Tag Archives: Brazilian culture
Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: O Canto de Oxum
Esteemed Readers, today I would like to share with you a magnificent samba by Vinicius & Toquinho. “O canto de Oxum” (1971) is a true samba with a tribal Brazilian spirit. Enjoy it in this Advent time. Maria KethuProfumo
Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Tomara
Esteemed Readers, if you wish “to live any moment of your life at the most/viver cada segundo como nunca mais” as sings our genius Vinicius de Moraes in this epic hymn of our tragic being named “Tomara“, this music piece … Continue reading
Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: La voglia, la pazzia
Esteemed Readers, if you remember a difficult political situation in Brazil made Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes spend some time in Italy. They did not waste their time & recorded some nice albums in Italian there. Here is one of … Continue reading
Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Astronauta
Esteemed Readers, I’m glad to present you this old vintage music piece by young Vinicius de Moraes. “O Astronauta” (1962) is a wonderful summer composition telling about searching of love. Enjoy it! Maria KethuProfumo
Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Regra Três
“Regra Três/ The Rule of Three Times” is a wonderful poetic song by our two genius Vinicius & Toquinho telling about an unfaithful lady & her vicious manner to apologize for her adultery but never give it up. She apologizes … Continue reading
Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Samba da Volta
Samba is an amazing musical phenomenon. It might sing (chorar in the original Brazilian context) any kind of emotion, event, deed. “Samba da Volta/Samba of Returning” praises a return to the fairy lady so long expected for her two knights … Continue reading
Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Escravo de Alegria
A genius duet of Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes inspired songs composed not only by our great maître Vinicius. “Escravo da Alegria/ The Slave of Joy” is a song made by Toquinho & dedicated to him. In fact, a great … Continue reading
Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Tarde em Itapoã
“Tarde em Itapoã” is the first composition made by Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho. It was released in 1971. It is dedicated to Salvador de Bahia, the motherland of another famous Brazilian musician Dorival Caymmi. Enjoy the music! Maria KethuProfumo
Tom Jobim: Meditaçao
Esteemed Readers, here is another lounge & rather festive musical composition by Tom Jobim called “Meditaçao” (1963). Enjoy its serene & positive spirit. Maria KethuProfumo