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Santa Rita de Sampa

Rita Lee · 1997

42 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova

A vibrant fusion of bossa nova and rock, embodying Brazilian rhythms with playful lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • playful lyrics for sing-alongs
  • vibrant rhythms for social gatherings
  • casual background for afternoon
  • witty storytelling with lightheartedness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Santa Rita de Sampa' was released in 1997, Rita Lee was an established figure in Brazilian music, having gained fame as a member of Os Mutantes in the late 1960s. This album marked her return to a solo career after a brief hiatus following the release of 'Rita Lee' in 1995, showcasing her continued evolution as a musician and lyricist.
Stylistic neighbors
Gal Costa· Maria Bethânia· Caetano Veloso

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Santa Rita de Sampa 4:37
  • 2 Normal em Curitiba 4:33
  • 3 Fruta madura 3:57
  • 4 O que você quer 3:37
  • 5 Jardim de Allah 3:27
  • 6 Ando jururu 2:34
  • 7 Tum tum 3:14
  • 8 Longe daqui, aqui mesmo 3:52
  • 9 Homem vinho 3:52
  • 10 Dona Doida 3:40
  • 11 Obrigado não 3:10
  • 12 Menino de Braçanã 2:16

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