Tropicália 2
Caetano Veloso · 1993
42 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and global influences, echoing the spirit of cultural renaissance.
Tropicália 2 is an album by Caetano Veloso, released in 1993. A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and global influences, echoing the spirit of cultural renaissance. This album is significant for its role in reviving the Tropicália movement's essence, bringing together traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences. It received critical acclaim and highlighted Veloso's ongoing impact on música popular brasileira, proving influential for new generations of artists exploring similar cross-genre experimentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tropicália 2 sound like?
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and global influences, echoing the spirit of cultural renaissance. Rooted in música popular brasileira.
What makes Tropicália 2 by Caetano Veloso notable?
This album is significant for its role in reviving the Tropicália movement's essence, bringing together traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences. It received critical acclaim and highlighted Veloso's ongoing impact on música popular brasileira, proving influential for new generations of artists exploring similar cross-genre experimentation. By 1993, Caetano Veloso was a revered figure in Brazilian music, well-established after his groundbreaking work in the Tropicália movement during the late 1960s. 'Tropicália 2' emerged nearly three decades later as a continuation of his exploration of diverse sounds and themes, showcasing his evolution as an artist while remaining rooted in his cultural heritage.
How many songs are on Tropicália 2?
Tropicália 2 has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Haiti Standout 4:18
- 2 Cinema novo Standout 4:15
- 3 Tradicão 5:53
- 4 As coisas 2:37
- 5 Aboio 1:32
- 6 Dada 2:59
- 7 Cada macaco no seu galho (Cho chuá) 3:21
- 8 Baião atemporal Standout 3:40
- 9 Nossa gente 2:54
- 10 Rap Popcreto 1:58
- 11 Wait Until Tomorrow 3:25
- 12 Desde que o samba é samba 5:11
Release Date
August 1, 1993
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
42 min 7 sec
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