Well, Smoke n' Mirrors has very much a world music flavor and it doesn't park itself in one country. It borrows heavily from the Brazilian angle, which is dear to my heart, and I recorded several albums with that flavor.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There are a few countries that, for whatever reason, really enjoy listening to my music.
All over the world, the idea of creating an melange of international musics, it's a very healthy thing.
The way we do music in Brazil is very different because we are so moved by music; we grow up with that.
I'm a fan of music from all over the world.
Country music belongs to America.
I've been down there 6 times and there's nothing like Brazilian percussion.
For me there are two types of country: There's the shoot-yourself-in-the-head country, and then there's really good country music.
I always like to get local music when I'm in another country.
Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here - a week, two weeks - you get in the vibe. It's really intoxicating.
I probably have the crappiest tattoo - not only in country music - but maybe the world.