O Bidú – Silêncio no Brooklin cover

O Bidú – Silêncio no Brooklin

Jorge Ben · 1967

31 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock

Joyful rhythms merge samba and bossa nova with playful melodies and Jorge Ben's distinctive voice.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its influence on the samba rock genre, helping to define the sound of Brazilian popular music in the late 1960s. It received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of samba and bossa nova, further establishing Jorge Ben as a pivotal artist in the Música Popular Brasileira movement.
Career context
Released in 1967, 'O Bidú – Silêncio no Brooklin' was Jorge Ben's fourth studio album, solidifying his role as a prominent figure in Brazilian music. This album followed his breakthrough with 'Samba Esquema Novo' in 1963, showcasing an evolution in his sound that embraced more experimental arrangements and lyrical themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Amor de Carnaval Standout 2:22
  • 2 Nascimento de um Príncipe Africano 3:58
  • 3 A Jovem Samba 1:49
  • 4 Rosa Mas Que Nada Standout 2:32
  • 5 Canção de um Fã 2:15
  • 6 Menina Gata Augusta 3:03
  • 7 Toda Colorida 3:18
  • 8 Frases 2:51
  • 9 Quanto Mais te Vejo Standout 1:55
  • 10 Vou Andando 2:29
  • 11 Sou da Pesada 2:04
  • 12 Si Manda 2:56

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