Masters of Contemporary Brazilian Song: MPB, 1965-1985
- Author: Perrone, Charles A.
Perrone analyzed hundreds of contemporary song texts to provide English readers with a window into the very important musical-poetic world of contemporary and artistic Brazil. The book is informative,... — More…
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Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction. Brazilian Popular Music, MPB, and Song Literature
- 1. Chico Buarque: A Unanimous Construction
- 2. Other Words and Other Worlds of Caetano Veloso
- 3. Gilberto Gil: Guidance and Afro-Brazilliance
- 4. Milton Nascimento: Sallies and Banners
- 5. Joao Bosco and Aldir Blanc: The Drunkard and the Tightrope Walker
- Conclusion. MPB: Muse, Protest, and Beat
- Notes
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Discography
- Index
- Permissions