Brasil Nordeste cover

Brasil Nordeste

Zé Ramalho · 1991

40 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira

A vibrant tapestry of Brazilian folk rhythms interwoven with Zé Ramalho's distinctive storytelling and emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • vibrant storytelling with emotion
  • for group celebrations
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Brasil Nordeste' marked a significant moment in Zé Ramalho's career as it followed his successful albums in the 1980s. This album showcased Ramalho's deepening exploration of Northeastern Brazilian musical traditions, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in música popular brasileira during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Alceu Valença· Dominguinhos· Elis Regina

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Baião / Imbalança / Asa branca 3:42
  • 2 Carcará / Pisa na fulô / O canto da ema 3:12
  • 3 Sebastiana / Um a um / Chiclete com banana 2:57
  • 4 No meu pé de serra / O xote das meninas / Qui nem jiló 3:11
  • 5 Gemedeira / Frevo mulher 2:50
  • 6 Vendedor de caranguejo / Súplica cearense 3:12
  • 7 Boiadeiro / Paraíba 2:23
  • 8 Disparada / Fica mal com Deus 4:09
  • 9 Sangue e pudins / Eternas ondas 3:16
  • 10 Avôhai / Admirável gado novo / Galope razante 3:52
  • 11 Mucuripe / Paralelas 4:46
  • 12 Último pau-de-arara / Meu cariri 3:07

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