Press Reviews
„There's something wonderfully anachronistic about Cantoria do Amor's "Nunca Mais," a single that arrives with the quiet insistence of a street philosopher in an age of algorithmic attention spans. The Basel-based duo of Daniel Messina and Daniel Somaroo have crafted what might be the most necessary piece of music you'll hear this season—a song that dares to suggest we're all running toward a finish line that doesn't exist.”
Indie Dock Music Blog (16.12.25)
„Messina's multicultural background—Basel-born to a Brazilian mother and French father—seeps into every corner of this release. The Brazilian roots are evident in the rhythmic sensibilities and the choice of cavaquinho, that diminutive four-stringed cousin of the guitar that carries so much emotional weight in Brazilian music. Yet this isn't pastiche or cultural tourism; it's the authentic voice of someone who exists between worlds, observing the mad dash of modern urban life with the perspective of an insider-outsider.
Indie Dock Music Blog (16.12.25)
„O cavaco puxa a introdução com uma leveza e uma harmonia tipicamente brasileiras. Macia, levemente sensual e completamente convidativa, a melodia construída pelo instrumento, de maneira inconsciente e involuntária, leva o ouvinte à dança. Ao lado do toque opaco do bongô, o instrumento vai sendo capaz de tornar o ecossistema em algo fresco e de singelezas estonteantes. É nesse momento que o escopo lírico começa a ser cuidadosamente elaborado. Ocasionado por uma voz masculina de timbre levemente nasal..
Roadie Music (5.12.25)
Radio Airplay
The song “Nunca Mais” has been selected for international airplay, featured in over 80 radio rotations worldwide by Formula Indie.
Its unique blend of Brazilian rhythms and emotive melodies has captured the attention of listeners and DJs alike.
Cantoria do Amor’s heartfelt performance resonates across borders, offering a musical pause in today’s fast-paced world.
With every play, the song spreads its message of reflection, emotion and timeless connection.
