
Masters of Contemporary Brazilian Song
MPB, 1965-1985
Charles A. Perrone(Author)
University of Texas Press
Published on 1. November 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
293 pages
978-0-292-76550-4 (ISBN)
Description
Masters of Contemporary Brazilian Song is a critical study of MPB (mUsica popular brasileira), a term that refers to varieties of urban popular music of the 1960s and 1970s, incorporating samba, Bossa Nova, and new materials.
Reviews / Votes
"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, easy to read, and of great value in understanding many sociological aspects of Brazil's recent history."--Hispanic American Historical Review "Perrone's highly competent, well-written, and informative work is the first full-length study in English of contemporary Brazilian popular music. After a brief historical overview of this music, the author ... offers an in-depth discussion of the careers and works of six major songwriter/performers of the 1965--1985 period: Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Joao Bosco, and Aldir Blanc... The book also includes a useful bibliography and discography, an index, and good photographs that will make the topic come alive... Highly recommended."--ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Austin, TX
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-292-76550-4 (9780292765504)
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Previous edition
Book
01/1989
University of Texas Press
€34.87
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Person
Charles A. Perrone is Professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Culture and Literature at the University of Florida.
Content
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
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