Meet the discs
The selection includes pearls from 1965 through 1979
Nana Vaz de Castro
07/02/2001
Rosa de Ouro 1 
and 2 (1965/67) - (Both have been compiled in one CD). Among others, Clementina performs Nasceste de uma Semente, Bate-Canela and Semente do Samba, besides the necessary Benguelê. Elton Medeiros, Anescar do Salgueiro, Jair do Cavaquinho, Paulinho da Viola and Nelson Sargento appear here as the Cinco Crioulos (the Five Niggers).
Clementina de Jesus (1966) - This is the singer's first solo album, which lasts less than 30 minutes and features ten tracks, among which Piedade, Barracão É Seu, slaves' songs, such as the jongo Cangoma me Chamou and a number of traditional sambas, such as Tute de Madame.
Gente da Antiga (1968) Gente da Antiga combines instrumental tracks (Os Oito Batutas, Elizete no Chorinho), lundus and sambas sung by João da Baiana (Yaô, Cabide de Molambo, Batuque na Cozinha, Que Quê Rê Quê Quê) and Clementina (Roxá, A Tua Sina, Mironga de Moça Branca, Estácio, Mangueira). Pixinguinha plays the saxophone in this album.
Mudando de Conversa (1968) - Recorded live. Clementina does only two songs in it, Sabiá and Mulato Bamba. The rest of the repertoire is totally cool.
Fala Mangueira! (1968) - Remarkable meeting between Clementina, Odete Amaral, Nelson Cavaquinho, Carlos Cachaça and Cartola. Clementina sings Lá Em Mangueira, Alegria, Saudosa Mangueira, and Sabiá de Mangueira. The medley of Cartola sambas is also a treat.
Marinheiro Só (1973) - Dedicated to her husband, Pé Grande, and to her friend Caetano Veloso, this album has a more sophisticated production. Songs by Paulinho da Viola (Na Linha do Mar and Essa Nega Pede Mais), Dorival Caymmi (Oração de Mãe Menininha) and guest appearance by Naná Vasconcelos on a memorable track.
Clementina de Jesus (Guest Star: Carlos Cachaça) (1976) - Eclectic sambas, from Paulo da Portela (Olhar Assim) to João Bosco/Aldir Blanc (Incompatibilidade de Gênios), plus Carlos Cahcaça (Não Quero Mais Amar a Ninguém, Itinerário, Lacrimário).
Clementina e Convidados (1979) - The last album by Clementina. Guest appearances by Cristina Buarque, Clara Nunes (in Embala Eu), Roberto Ribeiro, João Bosco, Martinho da Vila (Assim Não, Zambi), Ivone Lara (Sonho Meu), Adoniran Barbosa (in the funnyTorresmo à Milanesa) & Carlinhos Vergueiro.
and 2 (1965/67) - (Both have been compiled in one CD). Among others, Clementina performs Nasceste de uma Semente, Bate-Canela and Semente do Samba, besides the necessary Benguelê. Elton Medeiros, Anescar do Salgueiro, Jair do Cavaquinho, Paulinho da Viola and Nelson Sargento appear here as the Cinco Crioulos (the Five Niggers).
Clementina de Jesus (1966)
- This is the singer's first solo album, which lasts less than 30 minutes and features ten tracks, among which Piedade, Barracão É Seu, slaves' songs, such as the jongo Cangoma me Chamou and a number of traditional sambas, such as Tute de Madame.
Gente da Antiga (1968)
Gente da Antiga combines instrumental tracks (Os Oito Batutas, Elizete no Chorinho), lundus and sambas sung by João da Baiana (Yaô, Cabide de Molambo, Batuque na Cozinha, Que Quê Rê Quê Quê) and Clementina (Roxá, A Tua Sina, Mironga de Moça Branca, Estácio, Mangueira). Pixinguinha plays the saxophone in this album.
Mudando de Conversa (1968)
- Recorded live. Clementina does only two songs in it, Sabiá and Mulato Bamba. The rest of the repertoire is totally cool.
Fala Mangueira! (1968)
- Remarkable meeting between Clementina, Odete Amaral, Nelson Cavaquinho, Carlos Cachaça and Cartola. Clementina sings Lá Em Mangueira, Alegria, Saudosa Mangueira, and Sabiá de Mangueira. The medley of Cartola sambas is also a treat.
Marinheiro Só (1973)
- Dedicated to her husband, Pé Grande, and to her friend Caetano Veloso, this album has a more sophisticated production. Songs by Paulinho da Viola (Na Linha do Mar and Essa Nega Pede Mais), Dorival Caymmi (Oração de Mãe Menininha) and guest appearance by Naná Vasconcelos on a memorable track.
Clementina de Jesus (Guest Star: Carlos Cachaça) (1976)
- Eclectic sambas, from Paulo da Portela (Olhar Assim) to João Bosco/Aldir Blanc (Incompatibilidade de Gênios), plus Carlos Cahcaça (Não Quero Mais Amar a Ninguém, Itinerário, Lacrimário).
Clementina e Convidados (1979)
- The last album by Clementina. Guest appearances by Cristina Buarque, Clara Nunes (in Embala Eu), Roberto Ribeiro, João Bosco, Martinho da Vila (Assim Não, Zambi), Ivone Lara (Sonho Meu), Adoniran Barbosa (in the funnyTorresmo à Milanesa) & Carlinhos Vergueiro.
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