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Bossa Nova and the Rise of Brazilian Music in the 1960s

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Bossa Nova
Compilation album by
Various artists
Released2011 (2011)
GenreBossa nova
Length92:03[1]
LabelSoul Jazz
CompilerStuart Baker[2]

Bossa Nova (subtitled: Bossa Nova and the Rise of Brazilian Music in the 1960s) is a 2011 compilation album released by Soul Jazz Records. It was released to positive reviews from The Guardian, The Independent and The Observer.

Reception

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The Guardian[3]

Robin Denselow praised the album, stating that the album "bravely attempts to provide an overview, while leaving out some of the obvious classics." noting the lack of songs like Desafinado or Aguas de Março, let alone "Girl from Ipanema" while artists like Carlos Lyra "doesn't even get a mention."[3] Denselow followed this up stating "No matter, for there's other great music".[3] Nick Coleman of The Independent praised the album as "an exemplary account of how Brazilian music found its keenest popular focus in the 1960s"[4] Neil Spencer of The Observer praised the album as a "dazzling 2CD set" noting its hybrid of artists such as Elis Regina and Jorge Ben with "edgier creations", noting Baden Powell's song "Canto De Ossanha".[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Credited PerformerLength
1."Roda"Gilberto Gil, João AugustaElis Regina2:35
2."Inverno"Ronaldo Ferraz, Ugo MarottaRoberto Menescal1:56
3."O Sapo"João GilbertoJoão Gilberto1:51
4."Yemanja"Luiz Roberto, TucaGinga Trio2:07
5."Lalari-Olalá" Jorge Ben2:57
6."Berimbua"Baden Powell, Vinicius De MoraesDorival Caymmi2:58
7."Primitivo"Sérgio MendesSérgio Mendes & Bossa Rio3:54
8."Birimbau"Codo, João MelloNara Leão2:52
9."Mas Que Nada"BenTamba Trio2:36
10."Canto De Ossanha"Powell, De MoraesBaden Powell & Vinicius De Moraes3:25
11."Zimbo Samba"Adilson GodoyZimbo Trio2:04
12."Viramundo"J.C. Capinan, GilGilberto Gil2:18
13."Menino Das Laranjas"TheoElis Regina2:14
14."Jogo De Roda"Edu Lobo, De MoraesEdu Lobo2:50
15."Vida Bela"Jobim, De MoraesElizete Cardoso2:06
16."Jangal"Orlandivo, Rubens BassiniDom Um Romão1:59
17."Adriana"Luiz Fernando Freire, Roberto MenescalWanda Sá1:59

References

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  1. ^ "Bossa Nova and the Rise of Brazilian Music in the 1960s". AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  2. ^ Bossa Nova [back cover] (Media notes). Soul Jazz Records. SJR LP230.
  3. ^ a b c Denselow 2011.
  4. ^ Coleman 2010.
  5. ^ Spencer 2011.

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