Although {$Bebel Gilberto} has been writing, performing, and recording since her childhood, this is only her second full-length solo album. The child of Brazilian legend {$João Gilberto} and the celebrated singer {$Miucha}, she comes by her musical talent honestly, but has honed and developed it carefully over the years, being careful not to overexpose herself or peak too early; as a result, she now emerges as a mature and fully developed singer despite her relative youth. Her eponymous sophomore effort is a delightfully warm and unaffected program of {\Brazilian pop}, much (but not all) of it in a fairly {\traditional} {\bossa nova} style. There are {\electronic} elements in the mix, but they are mostly kept in the background; instead of aggressive {\electronica} or superimposed breakbeats, the instrumental accompaniment is mostly woven from organic percussion, acoustic guitars, bass, and piano. This all serves to keep one's attention where it belongs: on {$Gilberto}'s sweet, rich voice and her gorgeous melodies. Highlights include the lovely {&"Aganjú,"} the gently heartbroken {&"Every Day You've Been Away,"} and the lilting, almost funky {&"Cada Beiju."} Very highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide