The Brazilian Sound by Chris McGowan
Samba, Bossa Nova, and the Popular Music of Brazil
A concise cultural and musical history that traces the evolution of Brazil’s popular music from Afro-Portuguese roots through samba, choro, bossa nova and Tropicália, showing how urbanization, politics and social change shaped its rhythms, harmonies and lyrics. The book profiles key performers and recordings, explains stylistic innovations and musical characteristics, and examines the dialogue between Brazilian musicians and international jazz and pop scenes. Combining biography, analysis and discographic guidance, it explains how a distinctive national sound developed and achieved global influence.
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