O Axé, A Voz e o Violão
Daniela Mercury · 2016
104 min · 22 tracks · música popular brasileira · Latin pop
An intimate blend of acoustic arrangements and vibrant Brazilian rhythms that celebrate cultural roots.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture and Mercury's commitment to social issues, exemplified by tracks that highlight the importance of heritage. Upon release, it received positive critical attention for its authenticity and connection to Brazilian traditions, reaffirming her influence within the música popular brasileira scene.
- Best for
- intimate acoustic arrangements dynamic journey with peaks celebration of cultural roots
- Context
- By the time 'O Axé, A Voz e o Violão' was released in 2016, Daniela Mercury was a prominent figure in Brazilian music, known for her ability to fuse traditional sounds with contemporary pop. This album came after her commercial peak in the 1990s and served as a return to her roots, emphasizing her signature style of axé music through stripped-back instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paula Lima· Erika Ender· Danna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dara 6:02
- 2 Ilê pérola negra / Medley: Pérola negra e o canto negro Standout 6:12
- 3 Alegria e lamento 4:52
- 4 À primeira vista 5:39
- 5 Como vai você 2:44
- 6 Superhomem, a canção Standout 4:00
- 7 Meu plano 3:22
- 8 O mais belo dos belos / Por amor ao Ilê 5:45
- 9 Negrume da noite / Ilê de luz / Citação: Retirantes 4:52
- 10 Noturno (coração alado) 3:50
- 11 Protesto Olodum / Faraó divindade do Egito / Como nossos pais Standout 6:44
- 12 Requebra / Que bloco é esse (Ilê Aiyê) 3:48
- 13 Trio em transe 4:48
- 14 Música de rua 4:31
- 15 A rainha do axé (rainha má) 6:00
- 16 O canto da cidade 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 O bêbado e a equilibrista 3:15
- 2 O mar / Jeito faceiro / Canto ao pescador / Suite do pescador / O mar 8:29
- 3 Cálice / Deus lhe pague 2:30
- 4 Há tempos 5:12
- 5 Oyá por nós 4:36
- 6 Swing da cor 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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