HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL: SINATRA’S ELEGANCE UNDER THE RIO SUN
Jazz pianist, composer and arranger André Manoukian is also one of the most popular musical personalities on French radio and television. Renowned for his ability to bring music to life and reveal its secrets to a wider audience, he retraces—with his characteristic knowledge, humour and infectious enthusiasm—the fascinating musical love story between Henri Salvador and Brazil.
In this new episode of RIFFX’s Dédécryptage, Manoukian explores Salvador’s influence on the pioneers of bossa nova before discovering the songs from the album Marcos Valle Presents Henri Salvador do Brasil.
From Bebel Gilberto to Seu Jorge, under the musical direction of the legendary Marcos Valle, some of Brazil’s greatest voices are now giving back to Henri Salvador what he offered Brazil more than sixty years ago.
A passionate, sensitive and illuminating look at this remarkable musical journey between France and Rio—and a particularly precious tribute for everyone who helped bring this album to life. #marcosvalle #henrisalvador #bresil #andremanoukian
FROM LIÈGE TO RIO: THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE OF HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL
To launch the 39th season of Les Belges du bout du monde, Adrien Joveneau heads to Brazil to meet two Belgians who have built their lives there: primatologist Laurence Culot and music producer Emmanuel de Ryckel.
Originally from Seraing, Laurence Culot has lived in the state of São Paulo for around fifteen years. A university professor, she is based in Rio Claro. After studying at the University of Liège, she went on to complete a master’s degree in Guinea-Conakry before embarking on a PhD in the Peruvian Amazon.
Yet nothing had initially destined her to settle in Brazil. After securing a research project in Peru, she discovered Brazil and eventually obtained a university position there. Her research examines the impact of human activities on the ecology, behaviour and health of primates. The mother of a young Belgian-Brazilian daughter, Laurence has now found her place in what has long been known as “the country of the future.” #hecliege #hec #rtbf #lesbelgesduboutdumonde #marcosvalle #henrisalvador
Born in Goma, Emmanuel de Ryckel is a graduate of HEC Liège. A transition manager in the pharmaceutical industry, he is also a music producer. Fascinated since childhood by Henri Salvador and his unmistakable laugh, Emmanuel has just completed the album Henri Salvador do Brasil after three years of intensive work.
The album brings together Brazilian and French artists in a celebration of the work of the celebrated singer and legendary charmer. Emmanuel first discovered Rio twenty-five years ago and immediately fell in love with Brazilian music. A citizen of the world by instinct, he has always had travel in his blood. He fell head over heels for Brazil when he first arrived in the country for a professional project.
Every Sunday, Adrien Joveneau takes listeners to the four corners of the world to meet his guests from abroad. This environmentally conscious radio journey airs on La Première at 9 a.m. and is also available as a podcast on RTBF Auvio and all major podcast platforms.
TELESTAR 03/08/26 – A SOPHISTICATED AND SUPERB ALBUM.
Henri Salvador – Henri Salvador do Brasil Universal
As we know, Henri Salvador was not the inventor of bossa nova, but he was one of the craftsmen who shaped its brilliance. In this album, supervised by Marcos Valle, major Brazilian artists reinterpret Salvador’s songs.
Our opinion The arrangements are stunning. Among the eleven reinterpretations is “Une chanson douce,” performed by Bebel Gilberto. A sophisticated and superb album.
#marcosvale #henisalvador #salvadordobrasil
LE NOUVEL OBS HIGHLIGHTS HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL
In the French magazine Le Nouvel Obs, journalist Sophie Delassein places Henri Salvador do Brasil within its broader historical context. She recalls that Henri Salvador played a major role in introducing Brazilian music to France, beginning with his 1942 tour alongside Ray Ventura and his orchestra.
She also emphasizes that Marcos Valle was the ideal artist to lead this tribute, highlighting his long-standing relationship with Henri Salvador and his deep admiration for Salvador’s musical legacy.
The review further praises the exceptional lineup assembled for the album, bringing together some of Brazil’s finest voices, including Bebel Gilberto, Simone, Seu Jorge, Dora Morelenbaum, Paula Morelenbaum, and Moreno Veloso.
In her concluding remarks, Sophie Delassein writes that Henri Salvador do Brasil helps rediscover and celebrate Henri Salvador’s profound connection with Brazilian music—an essential dimension of his artistic legacy that has sometimes remained in the background.
MARIO CALDATO JR. PRAISES THE MUSICAL ELEGANCE OF HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL
On July 30, 2026, as Marcos Valle was wrapping up his U.S. tour, he received a message that deeply touched him. Mario Caldato Jr., one of the world’s most respected music producers and recording engineers, sent him the following words about Henri Salvador do Brasil:
“Hi Marcos, how are you? Wow, what a beautiful Henri Salvador do Brasil project! Congratulations! The sound is rich, classy, and absolutely beautiful. Everyone sings wonderfully. The project brings joy. A big hug and kisses!”
In just a few sentences, Mario Caldato Jr. captured the very essence of the album: refined musical craftsmanship, outstanding performances, and, above all, a project that radiates joy.
Mario Caldato Jr. is one of the most influential producers and recording engineers of his generation. A Brazilian based in Los Angeles, he became internationally renowned for producing some of the Beastie Boys’ most iconic albums, including Paul’s Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty—records that helped shape the history of contemporary music. Throughout his career, he has also worked with artists such as Beck, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge, Marisa Monte, and Jack Johnson. His praise is a significant mark of recognition for Henri Salvador do Brasil.
Mario Caldato Jr. is one of the most influential producers and recording engineers of his generation. A Brazilian based in Los Angeles, he became internationally renowned for producing some of the Beastie Boys’ most iconic albums, including Paul’s Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty—records that helped shape the history of contemporary music. Throughout his career, he has also worked
with artists such as Beck, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge, Marisa Monte, and Jack Johnson. His praise is a significant mark of recognition for Henri Salvador do Brasil. #mariocaldato #marcosvalle #salvadordobrasil
RTL – BONUS TRACK: ÉRIC JEAN-JEAN HIGHLIGHTS HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL
One of France’s most respected music journalists, Éric Jean-Jean has been a familiar voice on RTL for more than twenty-five years. His program Bonus Track, devoted to landmark albums and the artists who have shaped music history, is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading music shows.
To mark the release of Henri Salvador do Brasil, Éric Jean-Jean devoted an extended interview to Catherine Salvador, exploring Henri Salvador’s remarkable career, his deep connection with Brazilian music, and the story behind this album, conceived by Emmanuel de Ryckel and musically directed by Marcos Valle.
Receiving such extensive coverage from one of France’s leading music broadcasters is a significant honour and a meaningful recognition of the artistic ambition and quality of the project. (RTL 27/07/2026)
#ericjeanjean #henrisalvador #brasil #marcosvalle
“IN BRAZIL, HENRI SALVADOR WAS TOUCHED LIKE A LIVING LEGEND.”
The article highlights the deep emotional connection between Henri Salvador and Brazil, where he was adored as a musical icon. His wife, Catherine Salvador — originally from Haute‑Savoie — shares memories of how people in Rio were moved to tears simply by touching him. She reflects on his unique bond with Brazilian culture and discusses the release of the tribute album Do Brasil, which celebrates his enduring influence and the affection he inspired throughout the country. #ericjeanjean #henrisalvador #brasil #marcosvalle
A MUSICAL POSTCARD FILLED WITH GOOD NEWS.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
FROM RIO TO SALVADOR
Pack your bags—it’s time to head to Brazil with the album Henri Salvador do Brasil (Barclay), in which Rio-born musician Marcos Valle pays tribute to the deep musical ties between the late French singer Henri Salvador and Brazil.
Recorded in Rio de Janeiro, the album reimagines eleven songs by Henri Salvador—some in Portuguese, others in their original French versions—bringing together an outstanding cast of Brazilian artists.
Highlights include the duet by Zélia Duncan and Eddy Mitchell on A Cannes cet été, the gentle voice of Bebel Gilberto on Le Loup, la Biche et le Chevalier, Dora Morelenbaum’s interpretation of Et des mandolines, and the previously unreleased track Je Parie.
#ericjeanjean #henrisalvador #brasil #marcosvalle
This album feels like a musical postcard filled with good news
ALBUM OF THE MONTH (07/26) – FNAC FRANCE
Henri Salvador do Brasil brings together Brazilian artists from several generations alongside renowned French performers to celebrate the timeless songs of Henri Salvador.
Under the musical direction of Marcos Valle—legendary Brazilian composer, arranger and one of the icons of Rio’s musical scene—the album presents eleven beautifully reimagined classics.
Bridging Paris and Rio de Janeiro, Henri Salvador do Brasil creates a vibrant musical dialogue around Salvador’s remarkable repertoire while extending his lifelong connection with Brazilian music. Gatefold Edition
#ericjeanjean #henrisalvador #brasil #marcosvalle
LE FIGARO — HENRI SALVADOR, BRAZILIAN AT HEART
Henri Salvador didn’t just love Brazil — he made it part of who he was.
A French Artist Deeply Connected to Brazil
Henri Salvador maintained a lifelong, intimate bond with Brazilian culture. Composer Marcos Valle pays tribute to him through the album Salvador do Brasil, bringing together Brazilian and French voices to celebrate this unique bridge between bossa nova, jazz, and French sophistication.
A Musical Legacy That Crosses Oceans
Le Figaro highlights how modern Salvador still feels today — humor, gentleness, elegance. His influence continues to resonate on both sides of the Atlantic, inspiring new generations of musicians. (LE FIGARO JUNE 26Th, 2026) #henrisalvador #brasil #marcosvalle
“EXQUISITE ARTISTS. INSPIRED REPERTOIRE. OUTSTANDING ALBUM.” (Thierry Jousse 04/26)
After a complete first listen, Henri Salvador do Brasil proves to be a remarkable album. There are no weak tracks; every song naturally finds its place within a beautifully cohesive whole.
The production is exceptionally polished, the choice of repertoire is both original and inspired, and the selection of artists is simply exquisite. Finally, the alternation between French and Portuguese works flawlessly, enhancing the album’s unique identity and elegance. The result is an outstanding album.
Thierry Jousse is a French film critic, journalist, filmmaker, and author, widely regarded as one of France’s leading authorities on the relationship between cinema and music. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Cahiers du Cinéma from 1991 to 1996, has contributed regularly to Jazz Magazine, Les Inrockuptibles, and Arte, and hosts the programs Ciné Tempo, Retour de plage, or Passez-moi le standard on France Musique with his friend Laurent Valero.
As a filmmaker, he directed the feature films Les Invisibles (2005) and Je suis un no man’s land (2011), as well as several short films and a documentary dedicated to the renowned French film critic and filmmaker Jean Douchet.
He is also the author of numerous acclaimed books, including monographs on John Cassavetes, David Lynch, and Wong Kar-wai, as well as Bandes originales: une histoire illustrée de la musique au cinéma, Dictionnaire enchanté de la musique au cinéma, and Vinyles de légende, all considered essential references for lovers of cinema and music.
#thierryjousse #francemusique #retourdeplage #passezmoilestandard #henrisalvador #marcosvalle
HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL :”WHEN A RECORD BECOMES AN ALBUM AGAIN” –
Some albums we simply listen to; others we inhabit. Hearing Henri Salvador do Brasil on vinyl, DJ Memê rediscovered a ritual that streaming has almost erased: placing the record on the turntable, being drawn in by the opening track, listening to the first side all the way through, turning the record over and continuing the journey without interruption.
One complete listen. Then a second. And then a third. Three times in a row.
In the enthusiastic message he sent to his friend Marcos Valle, the renowned Rio-born DJ and producer praised more than the quality of the performances and production. Above all, he celebrated the return of something that has become increasingly rare: a genuine album, conceived as a whole, with its own rhythm, colours and narrative — a record where every song seems naturally to lead into the next.
Coming from DJ Memê, a pioneering remixer and a major figure in Brazilian house music, accustomed to identifying within a few bars what makes a song’s heart beat, such praise carries particular weight. Henri Salvador do Brasil restored his pleasure in immersive listening: forgetting playlists, skipping nothing and, upon reaching the final groove, wanting only one thing — to play the record again from the beginning. #djmeme #marcosvalle #henrisalvador
JAZZ MAGAZINE CELEBRATES MARCOS VALLE AND HENRI SALVADOR DO BRASIL
In its July 2026 issue, the legendary Jazz Magazine — a true institution of the French music press, founded in December 1954 — devotes four pages to Marcos Valle and the album Marcos Valle Presents Henri Salvador do Brasil.
This is particularly meaningful recognition from a publication that, for more than 70 years, has chronicled the history of jazz and the many musical worlds connected to it. A wonderful spotlight on our album, its creation, and the musical encounter between Henri Salvador’s universe and Brazil. #marcosvalle #henrisalvador #marcosvalle #henrisalvador #jazzmag