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Remembering Matija Dedić: A Brief Connection with a Musical Soul
Reflecting on my encounters with Matija Dedić, I am reminded of the unique nature of musical relationships, even those that seem casual initially. The abruptness of Matija's passing serves as a poignant reminder for us to cherish those moments of connection, regardless of how brief they may be.

Amalia Baraona
Jun 93 min read


Listeners in the right places!
To any famous artist, these numbers are insignificant. To me, they are wonderful! My listeners are those who went looking for music beyond

Amalia Baraona
Dec 7, 20241 min read


Bari: Going back to move forward
It is commonly said that the past has passed and what happened then should stay there. But whether we like it or not, the present and the...

Amalia Baraona
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Alison Bentley, singer and writer
I just read in the latest London Jazz News the sad news of Alison Bentley's recent passing after a long illness. Alison was a...

Amalia Baraona
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Why this song? Track 10
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Everyday (a Little Love)", a composition by João Donato and Norman Gimbel is track 10 of the...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 13, 20222 min read


Why this song? Track 9
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Luz da Canção", a composition by João Donato and Joyce is track 9 of the album "Everyday a...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 12, 20221 min read


Why this song? Track 8
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Nunca Mais", a composition by João Donato, Marisa Monte and Arnaldo Antunes is track 8 of the...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 12, 20221 min read


Why this song? Track 7
Click on the photo to listen to the song "E Muito Mais", a composition by João Donato and Lysias Ênio is track 7 of the album "Everyday a...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 11, 20221 min read


Why this song? Track 6
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Pra Dizer Adeus", a composition by Edu Lobo and Torquato Neto is track 6 of the album "Everyday...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Why this song? Track 5
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Amor nas Estrelas", a composition by João Donato and Lysias Ênio, track 5 of the album...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Why this song? Track 4
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Jusqu'à la Fin" (Até o Fim), a composition by Marcos Valle and Carlos Lyra is the 4th track of...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Why this song? Track 3
Click on the photo to listen to the song "Entardecendo", a composition by João Donato and Marcos Valle is the 3rd track of the album...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 8, 20221 min read


Why this song? Track 2
Click on the photo to listen to the song "E Vamos Lá", a composition by João Donato and Joyce is the 2nd track of the album "Everyday a...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Why this song? Track 1
My new album "Everyday a Little Love” was released on Friday 4th November (https://bfan.link/everyday-a-little-love) and I have the...

Amalia Baraona
Nov 6, 20222 min read


Portuguese around the world (Portugueses pelo Mundo)
In April 2010, 5 months after I moved to Croatia, I received an email from a production company inviting me to participate in a TV show ...

Amalia Baraona
May 6, 20202 min read


My 4th of July!...
While Americans celebrate Independence Day, my 4th of July commemorates the first Review of my first CD "Mulheres" by Alison Bentley for...
Amália Baraona
Jul 4, 20172 min read


The music servant
Today is my husband's graduation's day as a classical double bass player. The accomplishment of a dream that Dinko cherished and pursued...
Amália Baraona
Jun 7, 20172 min read


Who am I?
Rainy grey windy days like today can be spent cuddling, sitting in front of the TV wasting life, or sleeping, which I often do like any...
Amália Baraona
Feb 12, 20174 min read


Jobim, Music & Love
Is there anything not to love about Jobim's music? He's been present in the most important moments of my life! I grew up listening to...
Amália Baraona
Jan 24, 20172 min read


"Menescantando" is 4 today!
4 years ago today I was having one of the most joyful days of my life: the launch of my 2nd CD "MENESCANTANDO - A Tribute to Roberto...
Amália Baraona
Oct 18, 20162 min read
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