Tropicália 2 cover

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.

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

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