João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira
João Gilberto · 1980
54 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · samba · bossa nova
A delicate fusion of bossa nova rhythms, gentle guitar, and soothing vocals that evoke Brazil's vibrant spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic progression throughout
- gentle rhythms for relaxation
- soothing vocals for calm moments
- for afternoon leisure
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy listening
- seek immediate musical impact
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time João Gilberto released this self-titled album in 1980, he was already a pivotal figure in the bossa nova movement. This album came after a period of relative quiet following his earlier successes in the 1960s and 1970s, marking a return to recording after a personal hiatus and showcasing his artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Caetano Veloso· Gilberto Gil· Astrud Gilberto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Menino do Rio 3:30
- 2 Curare 3:48
- 3 Retrato em branco e preto 4:21
- 4 Chega de saudade 3:45
- 5 Desafinado 4:02
- 6 O pato 3:25
- 7 Eu e a brisa 3:39
- 8 Jou jou balangandãs 3:52
- 9 Canta Brasil 5:53
- 10 Aquarela do Brasil 5:24
- 11 Bahia com H 3:24
- 12 Tim tim por tim tim 3:39
- 13 Estate 6:05
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