Cantar cover

Cantar

Gal Costa · 1974

34 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic rock · música popular brasileira · bossa nova

A vibrant fusion of bossa nova and psychedelic rock, painting Brazil's cultural landscape with lush melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • vibrant melodies for sunny days
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • for leisurely afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1974, 'Cantar' marks Gal Costa's fourth studio album, following the critical success of her self-titled debut in 1969. At this point, she was solidifying her role within the tropicalia movement, blending traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Barato total 3:53
  • 2 A rã 3:59
  • 3 Lua, lua, lua, lua 3:10
  • 4 Canção que morre no ar 1:58
  • 5 Flor de maracujá 3:04
  • 6 Flor do cerrado 3:19
  • 7 Jóia 3:31
  • 8 Até quem sabe 3:44
  • 9 O céu e o som 3:04
  • 10 Lágrimas negras 3:41
  • 11 Chululu 0:57

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