Spirit, rhythm, soul -- Zuco 103 has whatever it is that you like about Brazil.

Brazilian-German-Dutch band Zuco 103 have delved into the contemporary music scene and released one of the best Brasilian albums produced outside of Brazil in the last few years

Zuco 103 are unique not only for one thing: the trio is from Amsterdam, vocalist Lilian Vieira is a native Brazilian,  while Stefan Schmid is from Germany. Also, they leave the studio to perform live, augmenting the band with other players.  It turns out that these are wonderful combinations.Beautiful melodies run  accented by delicate guitar and keyboards with beats that are danceable without being overbearing.

Zuco has a touch for creative lyrics. Brazilian popular composers are willing to go beyond the usual relationship that marks much of American music, delving into philosophy and social and political issues.

Vivente says "I am simply a light, a seed taken place to place on the run from violence, hunger, and war". Vieira's clear voice lets you experience the message. She does not sing with anguish, but in a worldly way that makes you feel that everything has happened before, will happen again, and it is all something that you can live with.

Line up:
Lilian Vieira - vocals
Stefan Schmid - keyboards
Stefan Kruger - drums
Alex Oele - bass