Balé Mulato cover

Balé Mulato

Daniela Mercury · 2005

155 min · 38 tracks · música popular brasileira · Latin pop

A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and pop melodies that celebrate Brazilian culture and dance.

Why this album works

'Balé Mulato' received widespread acclaim in Brazil and contributed to Mercury's reputation as a cultural ambassador. The album's infectious rhythms and catchy melodies helped it achieve significant commercial success, reaching high positions on Brazilian charts and broadening the global appeal of samba music.
Best for
vibrant dance party atmosphere joyful celebration of culture dynamic peaks and valleys
Context
Released in 2005, 'Balé Mulato' was Daniela Mercury's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Eletrodoméstico'. At this point in her career, Mercury was already a prominent figure in Brazilian music, known for blending traditional genres with contemporary pop influences. This album further solidified her status as a leading voice in música popular brasileira.
Stylistic neighbors
Paula Lima· Erika Ender· Danna

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Topo do mundo Standout 3:06
  • 2 Levada Brasileira 3:36
  • 3 Amor de ninguém (O amor) 3:54
  • 4 Balé popular 3:45
  • 5 Toneladas de amor 4:07
  • 6 Nem tudo funciona de verdade 2:32
  • 7 Pensar em você 3:13
  • 8 Quero ver o mundo sambar 4:05
  • 9 Aquarela do Brasil Standout 4:33
  • 10 Meu Pai Oxalá Standout 2:58
  • 11 Eu queria 3:28
  • 12 Sem querer 4:31
  • 13 Olha o Gandhi ai 3:42
  • 14 Água do Céu 3:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Aquarela Do Brasil Standout 2:44
  • 2 Levada Brasileira 3:17
  • 3 Meu Pai Oxalá Standout 3:17
  • 4 Olha O Gandhi Aí 3:47
  • 5 Nobre Vagabundo 7:19
  • 6 Baia-Nidade Nagô 3:31
  • 7 Prefixo de Verao 2:37
  • 8 Só No Balanço Do Mar 4:00
  • 9 Feijão de Corda 3:50
  • 10 Toneladas de Amor 4:04
  • 11 Topo Do Mundo Standout 3:11
  • 12 Pensar Em Você 3:37
  • 13 Dia Branco 4:11
  • 14 Amor de Ninguém (O Amor) 3:50
  • 15 Você Não Entende Nada 5:07
  • 16 Ciranda das Panelas 3:16
  • 17 Ilê Ayê (Que Bloco é Esse) 6:29
  • 18 Dona Canô 5:26
  • 19 Balé Popular 4:30
  • 20 Não Chores Mais 6:58
  • 21 Ilê Pérola Negra 5:40
  • 22 Agua Do Céu 3:39
  • 23 Maimbê Dandá 6:24
  • 24 Quero a Felicidade 3:27

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