Burnier & Cartier were a Brazilian samba-folk duo that made a 1974 self-titled album on RCA, followed by the 1976 Odeon release Fotos Para a Capa Do. Members: Claudio Cartier, Octávio Burnier Background Burnier & Cartier formed in 1974 in Rio de Janeiro when guitarist-composer Luiz Octavio Bonfá Burnier teamed with guitarist-composer Claudio Brandini Cartier […]
Aquarius was a Brazilian samba-jazz/funk band behind a 1976 self-titled album on Continental. Members: Sônia Burnier (lead vocals), Raymundo Bittencourt (acoustic guitar, drums, vocals, arrangements), Octávio Burnier (electric guitar, vocals), Leonardo Luiz (piano), Alberto Abrantes (bass) Background Aquarius originated as Brasil Aquarius, a Brazilian ensemble that drummer Raymundo Bittencourt assembled for work in Barcelona through […]
