The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova and the Popular Music of Brazil

by Chris McGowan, Ricardo Pessanha

Overview

Here is an illustrated guide to the rich music of Brazil—its history, styles, performers, instruments, and impact on musicians around the globe. From the boisterous rhythms of samba to the cool elegance of bossa nova to the hot percussion of Bahian axé music, The Brazilian Sound celebrates a world music phenomenon. This revised and expanded edition includes discussions of developments in samba and other key genres, the rise of female singer-songwriters in recent years, new works by established artists, current Brazilian jazz and instrumental music, the mixing of bossa nova with electronica, and the popularity of Brazilian funk, hip hop and sertaneja (country) music. This clearly written and lavishly illustrated encyclopedic survey features new entries and photographs, an extensive glossary of Brazilian music terms and more.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013292178
Publisher:	Culture Planet
Publication date:	10/22/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	267
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Chris McGowan has written about Brazilian music for The Huffington Post, Billboard, Musician, and many other publications, and contributed to The Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture. He has been interviewed about Brazilian music and culture by the New York Times, BBC, AirTalk, and various NPR affiliates.

Ricardo Pessanha has worked as a Brazilian music consultant for foreign journalists, music producers, and filmmakers and as a music lecturer for academic programs. He has been a translator and publicity writer for recording companies in Brazil and contributed articles to The Beat and other publications. He is the co-author of the musical biography "Caetano Veloso: L'âme brésilienne," in French.

Editorial Reviews

"It continues to be the most informative -- and eminently readable -- book about Brazilian popular music."

Don Heckman

"An informed, useful introduction to Brazilian music."

Fernando Gonzalez

"The coverage is complete.... Above all, this welcome survey is responsible and reliable."

Charles Perrone

"Well researched...its breadth of coverage is impressive."

Randal Johnson

"One of the top ten books ever written about Latin music."

Carlos Suarez