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Released 30 years ago

Cidades e Lendas

Zé Ramalho · 1996

43 min · 11 tracks · música popular brasileira

A rich tapestry of Brazilian sounds interwoven with poetic lyrics and eclectic rhythms that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • nostalgic storytelling through sound
  • rich textures for deep listening
  • poetic lyrics that evoke longing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Cidades e Lendas' is Zé Ramalho's seventh studio album, following his previous work 'O Canto da Cidade.' By this point, Ramalho had solidified his reputation as a key figure in the música popular brasileira scene, blending regional influences with modern songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Alceu Valença· Dominguinhos· Elis Regina

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cidades e lendas 6:24
  • 2 Leva eu sodade 3:33
  • 3 Bomba de estrelas 3:41
  • 4 Para um amor no Recife 3:25
  • 5 Cada um dá o que tem 3:50
  • 6 Não existe molhado igual ao pranto 2:51
  • 7 Profetas 4:55
  • 8 Rap (xote esotérico) 4:07
  • 9 Os últimos dias 4:12
  • 10 Alforria 3:09
  • 11 Um lugar para sonhar 3:23

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