a mentaridade
Caetano Veloso · 1998
54 min · 14 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary melodic explorations reflecting on identity and culture.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- reflective cultural explorations introspective, thoughtful moments vibrant, melodic storytelling
- Context
- By the time 'a mentaridade' was released in 1998, Caetano Veloso was an established figure in Música Popular Brasileira, having gained international acclaim since the late 1960s. This album follows his 1996 work 'Fina Estampa', continuing his exploration of Brazilian musical heritage while integrating modern sounds and themes, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador.
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a mentaridade is an album by Caetano Veloso, released in 1998. A vibrant fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary melodic explorations reflecting on identity and culture. 'a mentaridade' is significant for its introspective lyrics and innovative sound that resonates with the Brazilian cultural landscape of the late '90s. The album reflects Veloso's ongoing influence in music, contributing to discussions around identity in Brazil post-dictatorship, and it has garnered positive critical reception for its lyrical depth and musical diversity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a mentaridade sound like?
A vibrant fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary melodic explorations reflecting on identity and culture. Rooted in música popular brasileira.
What makes a mentaridade by Caetano Veloso notable?
'a mentaridade' is significant for its introspective lyrics and innovative sound that resonates with the Brazilian cultural landscape of the late '90s. The album reflects Veloso's ongoing influence in music, contributing to discussions around identity in Brazil post-dictatorship, and it has garnered positive critical reception for its lyrical depth and musical diversity. By the time 'a mentaridade' was released in 1998, Caetano Veloso was an established figure in Música Popular Brasileira, having gained international acclaim since the late 1960s. This album follows his 1996 work 'Fina Estampa', continuing his exploration of Brazilian musical heritage while integrating modern sounds and themes, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador.
Who is a mentaridade for?
a mentaridade works well if you're into reflective cultural explorations, introspective, thoughtful moments and vibrant, melodic storytelling.
How many songs are on a mentaridade?
a mentaridade has 14 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Os passistas Standout 3:24
- 2 Livros 4:30
- 3 Onde o Rio é mais baiano 3:21
- 4 Manhatã 5:17
- 5 Doideca 3:40
- 6 Você é minha Standout 3:44
- 7 Um tom 2:30
- 8 How Beautiful Could a Being Be 3:27
- 9 O navio negreiro (excerto) Standout 5:17
- 10 Não enche 3:31
- 11 Minha voz, minha vida 2:50
- 12 Alexandre 5:48
- 13 Na baixa do sapateiro 3:46
- 14 Pra ninguém 2:59
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
54 min 12 sec
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