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

by Various Artists

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

Curated by Gilles Peterson, this double-disc anthology meticulously traces the global explosion of bossa nova from its origins in Rio de Janeiro to its dominance over worldwide pop and jazz. Focusing primarily on the genre's earliest, most authentic practitioners like João Gilberto and Jorge Ben, it highlights complex, syncopated acoustic guitar playing and hushed, deeply romantic vocals. The compilation offers an essential overview of Brazil's most famous musical export.

Genres

  • Bossa nova

Tracklist

  1. Roda
  2. Inverno
  3. O Sapo
  4. Yemanja
  5. Lalari-Olala
  6. Berimbua
  7. Primitivo
  8. Birimbau
  9. Mas Que Nada
  10. Canto De Ossanha
  11. Zimbo Samba
  12. Viramundo
  13. Menino Das Laranjas
  14. Jogo De Roda
  15. Vida Bela
  16. Jangal
  17. Adriana