Recalling Manu Chao, she plays the multi-language trick to good effect with Portuguese, French, German and deliciously accented English as on stand-out-single-potential-track, ‘We’re Not Alone’. This impassioned plea for familial understanding of a lesbian love will have everyone singing along in no time, truly transgressive.

Effortlessly grabbing a bit of tango, MPB or rock as she sees fit, Célia Mara celebrates the cultural space that is the Brazilian diaspora. This ephemeral world belongs to her and all those who prefer the ‘in-between’ world to the ‘back-there’ world.

Bastardista is eclectic, ecentric and electric. Her lyrics though are thoughtful and come with a manifesto for social and cultural change. A plea for passion, respect, equality and err flower power.

Definitely not one for the purists, this album will have you bouncing around in no time. Enjoy it like a warm kiss on a cool evening.

Visit www.celia-mara.net, where you can get free MP3 downloads, buy tracks and the CD.