Água Viva cover

Água Viva

Gal Costa · 1978

34 min · 12 tracks · psychedelic rock · música popular brasileira · bossa nova

A vibrant tapestry of bossa nova and psychedelic rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and rich melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • vibrant tapestry of sounds
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • ideal for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy listening
  • seek lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Água Viva' was Gal Costa's sixth studio album, coming after her critically acclaimed work 'Gal Costa' in 1969. This period marked a shift towards more experimental sounds and lyrical depth, as she embraced a fusion of traditional Brazilian music with contemporary influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Olhos verdes 3:09
  • 2 Folhetim 3:28
  • 3 De onde vem o baião 3:06
  • 4 O bem do mar 1:40
  • 5 Mãe 3:30
  • 6 Vida de artista 3:22
  • 7 Paula e Bebeto 2:05
  • 8 A mulher 1:54
  • 9 Pois é 1:46
  • 10 Qual é baiana? 2:55
  • 11 Cadê 3:57
  • 12 O gosto do amor 3:57

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