Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia · 1965
29 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · samba
A vibrant blend of traditional samba rhythms and poetic lyrics, evoking Brazil's rich cultural tapestry.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions poetic lyrical reflections vibrant cultural expressions
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'Maria Bethânia' marks the debut album of Maria Bethânia, a prominent figure in Brazilian music. At this time, she was emerging from her early performances in the Bossa Nova scene, quickly establishing herself as a powerful voice in música popular brasileira.
- If you like
- música popular brasileira, samba
Maria Bethânia is an album by Maria Bethânia, released in 1965. A vibrant blend of traditional samba rhythms and poetic lyrics, evoking Brazil's rich cultural tapestry. The album is significant for its cultural impact, helping to solidify Bethânia's status as a key artist within the MPB movement. It received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced generations of Brazilian artists, contributing to the international recognition of samba and bossa nova genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maria Bethânia sound like?
A vibrant blend of traditional samba rhythms and poetic lyrics, evoking Brazil's rich cultural tapestry. Rooted in música popular brasileira and samba.
What makes Maria Bethânia by Maria Bethânia notable?
The album is significant for its cultural impact, helping to solidify Bethânia's status as a key artist within the MPB movement. It received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced generations of Brazilian artists, contributing to the international recognition of samba and bossa nova genres. Released in 1965, 'Maria Bethânia' marks the debut album of Maria Bethânia, a prominent figure in Brazilian music. At this time, she was emerging from her early performances in the Bossa Nova scene, quickly establishing herself as a powerful voice in música popular brasileira.
Who is Maria Bethânia for?
Maria Bethânia works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, poetic lyrical reflections and vibrant cultural expressions.
How many songs are on Maria Bethânia?
Maria Bethânia has 12 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 De manhã 2:14
- 2 Só eu sei 2:16
- 3 Pombo correio Standout 2:10
- 4 No Carnaval 2:16
- 5 Nunca mais 3:13
- 6 Sol negro 2:00
- 7 Missa agrária / Carcará Standout 3:10
- 8 Anda Luzia 2:39
- 9 Feitio de oração Standout 2:24
- 10 Feiticeira 2:39
- 11 X do problema 2:23
- 12 Mora na filosofia 2:21
Release Date
January 1, 1965
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
29 min 45 sec
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