The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova, and the Popular Music of Brazil
- Author: McGowan, Chris
- Author: Pessanha, Ricardo
An excellent resource on some of the most popular music in Brazil.... Clearly written and offering information valuable for understanding Brazilian music in general.... Anyone interested in the... — More…
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Contents
- Preface to the Revised andExpanded Edition
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Five Centuries of Music
- 2. Samba: The Heartbeat of Rio
- 3. Bossa Nova: The New Way
- 4. MPB: A Musical Rainbow
- 5. Minas Gerais: Musical Treasures
- 6. Bahia of All the Saints
- 7. North by Northeast
- 8. Brazilian Instrumental Music and Jazz
- 9. Tropical Rock
- 10. More Brazilian Sounds
- Notes
- Glossary
- Select Bibliography
- Select Discography and Resources
- Index
