Manteca's 2003 compilation
The Very Best of Tania Maria is a 12-track collection of highlights from
Tânia Maria Concord Recordings. This is roughly evenly split between cuts from the '80s and recordings from the 2000s, but instead of seeming off-kilter, this large span of time helps highlight the consistency within her work, as it all showcases what a fine singer she is. There may be more focused compilations of her work available elsewhere, but this is a fine sampler, bearing good annotation from
Chris Ingham, that does function as a good introduction to her sound.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi