Tim Maia

Brazil

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Sound in a sentence: "With a driving rhythm that balances playful grooves and poignant lyricism, Maia's music pulses with infectious energy, inviting movement while encouraging introspection."

Tim Maia reshaped the landscape of Brazilian music, infusing it with an infectious energy that resonated across diverse audiences. His ability to transcend cultural barriers made his work a significant touchstone in the evolution of música popular brasileira, paving the way for future artists to explore the intersections of funk, soul, and traditional rhythms. With a bold presence and a distinctive voice, Maia's music created a shared experience that brought people together in celebration and reflection. Embracing a wide range of influences from American soul and funk to local Brazilian sounds, Maia approached music as both an emotional outlet and a form of social commentary. His candid expression of personal struggles alongside a compelling groove transformed live performances into communal gatherings. This approach not only redefined what it meant to be a pop artist in Brazil but also demonstrated the power of music as a vehicle for connection and empowerment. In his songwriting, Maia often navigated themes of love, identity, and the complexities of life, weaving narratives that oscillate between sincerity and sharp irony. His lyrics resonate with raw emotion, engaging listeners through relatable storytelling that strikes a chord while maintaining an upbeat vibe. This duality invites audiences to dance while contemplating deeper truths about existence.

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Albums ()

World Psychedelic Classics 4: Nobody Can Live Forever: The Existential Soul of Tim Maia

Tim Maia Racional, Vol. 3

Tim Maia in Concert

I Love MPB

A Arte de Tim Maia

Forró do Brasil

Tim Maia Canta em Inglês: These Are the Songs

Série Identidade

Vou Pedir pra Você Voltar

Pra Sempre

Warner 25 Anos

Soul Tim: Duetos

Inesquecível

Soul Tim

Tim Maia ao Vivo II

Pro Meu Grande Amor

Sorriso de Criança

What a Wonderful World – Oldies But Goodies

Tim Maia & Os Cariocas: Amigos do Rei

Só Você

Nova Era Glacial

Voltou Clarear

Romântico

Não Quero Dinheiro

Tim Maia ao Vivo

Sossego

Tim Maia Interpreta Clássicos da Bossa Nova

Dance Bem

Carinhos

Somos América

Tim Maia

O Melhor de Tim Maia

Tim Maia

Sufocante

O Descobridor dos Sete Mares

Nuvens

Tim Maia

Reencontro

Disco Club

Tim Maia

Tim Maia e Convidados

Tim Maia

Tim Maia Racional, Vol. 2

Tim Maia em Inglês

Tim Maia Racional, Vol. 1

Tim Maia

Tim Maia

Tim Maia

Tim Maia

Singles ()

Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)

Ela Partiu / Meus Inimigos

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