Originally released in 1987 but given a remastered reissue in 2008, BRASIL NATIVO is an excellent introduction to the Brazil-born, France-based jazz singer Marcia Maria. Backed by French musicians including keyboardist Robert Persi, drummer Andre Ceccarelli, and bassist Jean-Marc Jafet, Maria blends Brazilian, jazz, and pop influences into a sleek and seamless whole on tracks like "Too Soon" and "Diamante Negro."