Aquarela do Brasil

by Gal Costa

Aquarela do Brasil cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1980
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 37:55
  • Community rating: 3.28/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Gal Costa pays a lavish, sweeping tribute to the legendary Brazilian composer Ary Barroso on the breathtaking 'Aquarela do Brasil'. The album masterfully blends her pristine, powerful vocal interpretations with highly sophisticated, orchestral samba arrangements. It stands as a profound celebration of the nation's musical heritage and a monumental entry in the classic MPB canon.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, nationalism

Tracklist

  1. 脡 Luxo S贸 (3:47)
  2. J谩 Era Tempo (3:56)
  3. Camisa Amarela (2:51)
  4. Na Baixa Do Sapateiro (3:12)
  5. Folhas Mortas (2:12)
  6. No Tabuleiro Da Baiana (2:54)
  7. Jogada Pelo Mundo (3:44)
  8. Inquieta莽茫o (2:41)
  9. Tu (3:44)
  10. Faceira (2:57)
  11. Novo Amor (2:21)
  12. Aquarela Do Brasil (3:30)

Credits

  • Gal Costa - primary artist
  • Antonio Perna - arranged by, keyboards
  • Moacyr Albuquerque - bass
  • Luiz Roberto - congas
  • Mam茫o - drums
  • Vitor Biglione - guitar
  • S茅rgio Bor茅 - percussion
  • Jos茅 Roberto Bertrami - synthesizer

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