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Balé Mulato

Daniela Mercury · 2005

155 min · 38 tracks · música popular brasileira · Latin pop

A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and pop melodies that celebrate Brazilian culture and dance.

Balé Mulato is an album by Daniela Mercury, released in 2005. A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and pop melodies that celebrate Brazilian culture and dance. 'Balé Mulato' received widespread acclaim in Brazil and contributed to Mercury's reputation as a cultural ambassador. The album's infectious rhythms and catchy melodies helped it achieve significant commercial success, reaching high positions on Brazilian charts and broadening the global appeal of samba music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Balé Mulato sound like?

A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and pop melodies that celebrate Brazilian culture and dance. Rooted in música popular brasileira and Latin pop.

What makes Balé Mulato by Daniela Mercury notable?

'Balé Mulato' received widespread acclaim in Brazil and contributed to Mercury's reputation as a cultural ambassador. The album's infectious rhythms and catchy melodies helped it achieve significant commercial success, reaching high positions on Brazilian charts and broadening the global appeal of samba music. Released in 2005, 'Balé Mulato' was Daniela Mercury's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Eletrodoméstico'. At this point in her career, Mercury was already a prominent figure in Brazilian music, known for blending traditional genres with contemporary pop influences. This album further solidified her status as a leading voice in música popular brasileira.

How many songs are on Balé Mulato?

Balé Mulato has 38 tracks, running approximately 155 minutes.

Tracklist

38 tracks·155:36

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Topo do mundo Standout 3:06
  • 2 Levada Brasileira 3:36
  • 3 Amor de ninguém (O amor) 3:54
  • 4 Balé popular 3:45
  • 5 Toneladas de amor 4:07
  • 6 Nem tudo funciona de verdade 2:32
  • 7 Pensar em você 3:13
  • 8 Quero ver o mundo sambar 4:05
  • 9 Aquarela do Brasil Standout 4:33
  • 10 Meu Pai Oxalá Standout 2:58
  • 11 Eu queria 3:28
  • 12 Sem querer 4:31
  • 13 Olha o Gandhi ai 3:42
  • 14 Água do Céu 3:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Aquarela Do Brasil Standout 2:44
  • 2 Levada Brasileira 3:17
  • 3 Meu Pai Oxalá Standout 3:17
  • 4 Olha O Gandhi Aí 3:47
  • 5 Nobre Vagabundo 7:19
  • 6 Baia-Nidade Nagô 3:31
  • 7 Prefixo de Verao 2:37
  • 8 Só No Balanço Do Mar 4:00
  • 9 Feijão de Corda 3:50
  • 10 Toneladas de Amor 4:04
  • 11 Topo Do Mundo Standout 3:11
  • 12 Pensar Em Você 3:37
  • 13 Dia Branco 4:11
  • 14 Amor de Ninguém (O Amor) 3:50
  • 15 Você Não Entende Nada 5:07
  • 16 Ciranda das Panelas 3:16
  • 17 Ilê Ayê (Que Bloco é Esse) 6:29
  • 18 Dona Canô 5:26
  • 19 Balé Popular 4:30
  • 20 Não Chores Mais 6:58
  • 21 Ilê Pérola Negra 5:40
  • 22 Agua Do Céu 3:39
  • 23 Maimbê Dandá 6:24
  • 24 Quero a Felicidade 3:27

Release Date

January 1, 2005

Artist Origin

Brazil

Runtime

155 min 36 sec