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a mentaridade

Caetano Veloso · 1998

54 min · 14 tracks · música popular brasileira

A vibrant fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary melodic explorations reflecting on identity and culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective cultural explorations
  • introspective, thoughtful moments
  • vibrant, melodic storytelling
  • gradual emotional developments

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'a mentaridade' was released in 1998, Caetano Veloso was an established figure in Música Popular Brasileira, having gained international acclaim since the late 1960s. This album follows his 1996 work 'Fina Estampa', continuing his exploration of Brazilian musical heritage while integrating modern sounds and themes, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador.
Stylistic neighbors
Gilberto Gil· Maria Bethânia· Os Mutantes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Os passistas 3:24
  • 2 Livros 4:30
  • 3 Onde o Rio é mais baiano 3:21
  • 4 Manhatã 5:17
  • 5 Doideca 3:40
  • 6 Você é minha 3:44
  • 7 Um tom 2:30
  • 8 How Beautiful Could a Being Be 3:27
  • 9 O navio negreiro (excerto) 5:17
  • 10 Não enche 3:31
  • 11 Minha voz, minha vida 2:50
  • 12 Alexandre 5:48
  • 13 Na baixa do sapateiro 3:46
  • 14 Pra ninguém 2:59

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata