Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia · 1965
29 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · samba
A vibrant blend of traditional samba rhythms and poetic lyrics, evoking Brazil's rich cultural tapestry.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its cultural impact, helping to solidify Bethânia's status as a key artist within the MPB movement. It received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced generations of Brazilian artists, contributing to the international recognition of samba and bossa nova genres.
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions poetic lyrical reflections vibrant cultural expressions
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'Maria Bethânia' marks the debut album of Maria Bethânia, a prominent figure in Brazilian music. At this time, she was emerging from her early performances in the Bossa Nova scene, quickly establishing herself as a powerful voice in música popular brasileira.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jorge Ben· Chico Buarque· Toquinho
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 De manhã 2:14
- 2 Só eu sei 2:16
- 3 Pombo correio Standout 2:10
- 4 No Carnaval 2:16
- 5 Nunca mais 3:13
- 6 Sol negro 2:00
- 7 Missa agrária / Carcará Standout 3:10
- 8 Anda Luzia 2:39
- 9 Feitio de oração Standout 2:24
- 10 Feiticeira 2:39
- 11 X do problema 2:23
- 12 Mora na filosofia 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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