A Voz do Samba
Alcione
1975
Rankings
Why This Album Matters
Claridade is a significant studio album by Alcione, released in 1999, which stands out as an emotional tribute to the memory and legacy of Clara Nunes, one of the most emblematic and beloved voices of Brazilian samba. The work honours her friend and colleague, rerecording successes from her repertoire in a unique and respectful manner, consolidating the bridge between two of the country's greatest sambistas. The album's title is a clear homage to the revered artist's name, also being her nickname among fans and friends. The cover, with Alcione holding a crystal ball, evokes an additional layer of meaning, connecting to both their religious beliefs and creating a play on words with the singer's name. Musically, Claridade is not limited to mere reproduction, but offers a careful reinterpretation, incorporating more contemporary arrangements on certain tracks, without distorting the essence of samba.
Context
For many years, the Brazilian samba scene was dominated by a powerful trio of female voices: Clara Nunes, Alcione, and Beth Carvalho, affectionately referred to by the press as the "ABC do Samba". In this context of friendship and mutual admiration, Alcione, a long-standing personal friend of Clara Nunes, undertook the project to honour the singer, who had passed away in 1983.
Songs
On the album, Alcione revisits and rerecords a selection of hits that marked Clara Nunes's repertoire, demonstrating her profound knowledge and reverence for the honouree's work. Some tracks in particular, such as "Mineira/Morena de Angola" and "Conto de areia", received modernised arrangements, which represents an interesting counterpoint to the more genuine samba rhythm that characterised Clara Nunes's original productions. This approach allows for a fresh listening experience of the songs, without losing their soul.
Legacy
Claridade received significant recognition, being acclaimed by both the public and specialised critics. The quality of the project and Alcione's performance were recognised with a nomination for the prestigious Latin Grammy, in the Best Samba/Pagode Album category, underscoring its relevance and impact on the music scene.
Tracks
Credits
Perinho Albuquerque, Zé Menezes
Senzala Som
Altamiro Carrilho
Roberto Santana
Pelanca Do Zezinho
Jairo Gualberto
Joaquim Figueira
Ivan Lisnik
Mazzola, Roberto Menescal
Paulinho, Zé Guilherme
João Moreira, Luis Cláudio Coutinho
Aldo Luiz
Lobianco
Jorge Vianna
João Castrioto
Podcasts
Vinilteca · José Ono Junior e Guilherme Colpani
Em 1975, a gravadora Philips lançava no mercado fonográfico a sua promessa de cantora de samba. A escolhida foi Alcione que, a partir daí, trilharia um caminho no estilo musical e se tornaria uma das maiores cantoras do Brasil. Relembramos o primeiro disco de Alcione, "A voz do samba".
Sem Censura · EBC
Nesta véspera de feriado, o #SemCensura preparou um programa muito especial. Vamos rever o especial com a icônica Alcione, nossa querida Marrom, e relembrar a voz do milênio, com o tributo que fizemos à saudosa Elza Soares. Duas brasileiras incríveis, que marcaram gerações com suas músicas e histórias de vida.
Em Pauta · Rádio Unesp FM
A entrevista é com a cientista social Ana Clara Naletto Xavier, mestra em Sociologia pela Unicamp. Ela se dedicou a pesquisar o início da carreira de Alcione e suas relações com a indústria cultural para compreender o impacto da cantora na cultura brasileira.Reportagem: Fabio Toledo
Books
Os 500 Maiores Álbuns Brasileiros de Todos os Tempos
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The largest Brazilian music election ever conducted: 162 specialists, spanning journalists, critics, musicians, producers and podcasters, each nominated 50 essential albums, supported by a masterlist of more than 2,000 works. Led by Ricardo Alexandre with tabulation by Sérgio Jomori, it was published in December 2022 as a 200-page hardcover book with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
300 Discos Importantes da Música Brasileira
Charles Gavin, Tárik de Souza, Carlos Calado, Arthur Dapieve · 2008
Conceived by Titãs drummer and musical researcher Charles Gavin, the 434-page book brings together covers and reviews of albums released between 1929 and 2007. The texts were written by journalists Tárik de Souza, Arthur Dapieve and Carlos Calado.
Analyses
Alcione A Voz do Samba Philips 1975 - Global Groove Independent
globalgroovers.com
Due to the fact I'm in the middle of moving house you must miss the posts on a regular basis momentarily. Once in a while though I shall give a sign of life. Today for instance I want to post this awesome samba album with Alcione from 1975. Alcione's voice is one of the strongest in the field. We had a couple of her records already and this one ads yet another to her discography here at ...
A Voz do Samba (Philips, 1975), Alcione
discosessenciais.blogspot.com
The album concludes with a medley that unites "Samba em Paz", by Caetano Veloso, and "A Voz do Morro", by Zé Keti (1921-1999), synthesising the album's essence. Caetano begins reflectively, exalting the transformative power of samba, while Zé Keti leads the shift towards an apotheotic climax.
A voz do samba - O primeiro disco de Alcione
aradiodaminhacabeca.com.br
Upon releasing her first album, 'A voz do samba', in 1975, Alcione saw the melancholic verses of 'Não deixe o samba morrer' (Edson Conceição/ Aloísio Silva) sweep the country, becoming the young singer's first success.
MUSICA&SOM: A Voz do Samba (Philips, 1975), Alcione
tabernanovostempos.blogspot.com
The following track, "O Surdo", was the album's first lead single – and with good reason: few artists can create such a visceral moment with voice and percussion. The surdo beats like an afflicted heart, and Alcione pours out her pain with the mastery of someone who knows that samba is also an outpouring.
Alcione recorda álbum que a projetou em 1975 como 'a voz do samba' - G1
g1.globo.com
In conversation with Adriana and Nobile, Alcione reminisces about her musical upbringing in her hometown of São Luís (MA) and maintains that, when recording her first LP, she discussed the album's repertoire without pressure with the ...
