Tropicália 2
Caetano Veloso · 1993
42 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and global influences, echoing the spirit of cultural renaissance.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in reviving the Tropicália movement's essence, bringing together traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences. It received critical acclaim and highlighted Veloso's ongoing impact on música popular brasileira, proving influential for new generations of artists exploring similar cross-genre experimentation.
- Best for
- vibrant cultural renaissance spirit dynamic progression with peaks short bursts of lively energy
- Context
- By 1993, Caetano Veloso was a revered figure in Brazilian music, well-established after his groundbreaking work in the Tropicália movement during the late 1960s. 'Tropicália 2' emerged nearly three decades later as a continuation of his exploration of diverse sounds and themes, showcasing his evolution as an artist while remaining rooted in his cultural heritage.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roberto Carlos· Elba Ramalho· Lulu Santos· Daniela Mercury· David Bowie· Paula Fernandes· Mylène Farmer· Roxette
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Haiti Standout 4:18
- 2 Cinema novo Standout 4:15
- 3 Tradicão 5:53
- 4 As coisas 2:37
- 5 Aboio 1:32
- 6 Dada 2:59
- 7 Cada macaco no seu galho (Cho chuá) 3:21
- 8 Baião atemporal Standout 3:40
- 9 Nossa gente 2:54
- 10 Rap Popcreto 1:58
- 11 Wait Until Tomorrow 3:25
- 12 Desde que o samba é samba 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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