Life is Good: Toni Costa and "A Vida É Boa"

Today's random tune is a nice rock/R&B song by Brazilian guitarist Toni Costa with vocals by Evelyn Castro. Costa was born in Rio de Janeiro but moved to Salvador where he began to learn and perfect his guitar playing, and where he was also influenced by the music of Bahia. In 1977 he moved to the US to study at the Berklee College of Music and while there he played in salsa bands around the Boston area. In 1980 he returned to Brazil where he became a composer, arranger, and instrumentalist who has worked for many major Brazilian musicians including Gal Costa, Luis Melodia, Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. He has released four full length albums. This song, A Vida É Boa, will be sure to put some sunshine in your day and can be found on his 2016 EP Berçário de Estrelas.

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Sources: http://www.guitarclub.com.br/toni-costa