The Very Best of Tania Maria

• Artist: Tânia Maria
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• Release Date: 1999
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Manteca's 2003 compilation The Very Best of Tania Maria is a 12-track collection of highlights from Tânia Maria Concord Recordings. This is roughly evenly split between cuts from the '80s and recordings from the 2000s, but instead of seeming off-kilter, this large span of time helps highlight the consistency within her work, as it all showcases what a fine singer she is. There may be more focused compilations of her work available elsewhere, but this is a fine sampler, bearing good annotation from Chris Ingham, that does function as a good introduction to her sound. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Funky Tamborim		Tania Maria	(3:18)
It's All in My Hands	Regina Werneck	Tania Maria	(4:53)
Bela Be Bela		Tania Maria	(3:49)
Sangria		Tania Maria	(3:53)
Come with Me	Tania Maria, Regina Werneck	Tania Maria	(5:39)
Yatra-Tá		Tania Maria	(4:23)
Triste	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Tania Maria	(3:35)
2 A.M.		Tania Maria	(7:43)
Bom Bom Bom Tchi Tchi Tchi		Tania Maria	(4:55)
Marvin My Love		Tania Maria	(3:45)
From My Window	Eric Kressmann	Tania Maria	(6:24)
If I Could Change	Eric Kressmann	Tania Maria	(5:40)

Credits

Tania Maria (Main Performer), Rick Glanvill (Compilation), Paul Bradshaw (Liner Notes)