Malásia
Djavan · 1996
53 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · samba
A vibrant tapestry of Brazilian rhythms and poetic melodies woven together with Djavan's soulful voice.
Why this album works
'Malásia' received critical acclaim and solidified Djavan's reputation as a leading voice in Brazilian music, featuring tracks that resonated well on the charts. The album's rich arrangements and lyrical depth contributed to its lasting impact on the genre and influenced subsequent artists within the samba and MPB scenes.
- Best for
- steady melodic progression throughout soulful voice for emotional depth vibrant rhythms for uplifting moments
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Malásia' is Djavan's ninth studio album, coming after the commercial success of 'Oceano' (1989) and marking a period of artistic maturity. At this point in his career, Djavan was already an established figure in música popular brasileira, recognized for his ability to blend traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angela Ro Ro· Sérgio Mendes· Eliane Elias· Antônio Carlos Jobim· Ivan Lins· Flora Purim· Ed Motta· Dori Caymmi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Que foi My Love? Standout 4:48
- 2 Sêca 4:06
- 3 Nem um dia Standout 5:46
- 4 Não deu… 4:06
- 5 Deixa o sol sair 4:03
- 6 Tenha calma 4:11
- 7 Irmã de neon 4:35
- 8 Cordilheira 4:30
- 9 Malásia 5:20
- 10 Coração leviano Standout 4:12
- 11 Sorri 3:19
- 12 Correnteza 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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