Brazilian Music - Acoustic Brazil
With its amazing mix of Portuguese, African, and Indian musical genres, dances, and instruments, Brazil's pop scene is unique because so much of it is acoustic. During carnival in Rio, the streets vibrate with the thunderous beats of the samba schools, their energetic rhythms persuading even the frail to dance. After the parties have ended Brazilians start playing the softer, more introspective music for which they are also renowned. Acoustic Brazil focuses on the more delicate music that comes to life in the aftermath of the party. As the birthplace of Antonio Carlos Jobim and other masterful songwriters, Brazil has given the world some of its most entrancing melodies. Legends such as Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Gal Costa and Paulinho da Viola are featured alongside a new generation of singers who demonstrate the beauty of Brazil’s acoustic music traditions. Acoustic Brazil is the latest addition to Putumayo’s popular series of Brazilian CDs (Brasileiro, Samba Bossa Nova and Brazilian Groove). From the gentle swing of bossa nova and samba canção, to the lyrical grace of contemporary singer-songwriters, Acoustic Brazil presents some of the most beautiful songs from Brazil’s unique musical legacy.
Brazilian Music - Acoustic Brazil
Music in Brazil: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture
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