Um Banda Um
Gilberto Gil · 1982
43 min · 11 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and lyrical poetry, celebrating culture and identity with infectious grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove exploration
- celebratory rhythms for gatherings
- lyrical poetry engaging the mind
- infectious beats for dancing
- cultural celebration through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy intensity
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'Um Banda Um' marked Gilberto Gil's return to Brazil after years of political exile. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a more traditional MPB sound toward a diverse blend of influences, incorporating reggae and rock elements while maintaining his roots in Brazilian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes· Milton Nascimento
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Banda Um 4:37
- 2 Afoxé é 4:02
- 3 Metáfora 4:22
- 4 Deixar você 4:44
- 5 Pula, caminha 3:43
- 6 Andar com fé 3:18
- 7 Drão 3:15
- 8 Esotérico 4:22
- 9 Menina do sonho 4:54
- 10 Ê menina 3:52
- 11 Nossa 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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