16 Seleções de Sucessos
Ângela Maria
1959
Why This Album Matters
By 1959, Ângela Maria was already consecrated as one of Brazil's greatest voices, firmly established as the 'Queen of Radio' and the most popular performer of the decade. A collection of her hits from that period would represent the apex of her artistry and her profound connection with the Brazilian public. Her musical style, which masterfully transitioned between samba-canção and bolero, was marked by unparalleled dramatic expressiveness and a vocal power that moved generations. Such selections of her essential recordings would reveal the strength of her interpretation, capable of breathing life into lyrics that spoke of loves, disillusionments, and universal sentiments. Ângela Maria's voice in 1959 was not merely an instrument, but a vehicle of pure emotion, which made her a central figure in the Brazilian music scene of the time and an artist who defined popular taste with her complete dedication to each song.
Context
In the late 1950s, Brazil was experiencing an effervescent period of cultural and social transition, with bossa nova emerging in Rio de Janeiro, but romantic and dramatic music, personified by Ângela Maria, still dominated the charts and the hearts of listeners. 'Sapoti', as she was affectionately known, began her recording career in 1951, following years of resounding success on the radio, where she performed under a pseudonym so her family would not recognise her. In 1954, she was elected the 'Queen of Radio', consolidating her status as a national star. By 1959, Ângela Maria already boasted a vast discography of albums and singles, with a string of hits that placed her at the pinnacle of Brazilian popular music. Her ability to communicate the depth of human emotions through her voice made her an icon, whose songs provided the soundtrack to the lives of millions of Brazilians.
Rankings
Tracks
Books
Angela Maria
Rodrigo Faour · 2015
Esta é a biografia definitiva de Ângela Maria, escrita pelo renomado historiador musical Rodrigo Faour. A obra detalha a impressionante trajetória da 'Sapoti', uma das cantoras mais populares da história da MPB, cobrindo sua vasta discografia, que inclui o álbum '16 Seleções de Sucessos', lançado em 1959. O livro é essencial para compreender a carreira e o impacto da artista no cenário musical brasileiro.
300 Important Albums of Brazilian Music
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
16 Seleções de Sucessos (1959) - Ângela Maria - bossa-normandie
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Le sommet de cette compilation est le superbe et théâtral " Babalu" (en lien une version moderne). Ângela Maria est accompagnée à l'époque par le fameux pianiste Waldir Calmon. 16 Seleções de Sucessos est un très bon album rétro terriblement daté qui nous plonge dans l'univers pré-Bossa.
Cliquemusic : Disco : 16 SELEÇÕES DE SUCESSOS - ÂNGELA MARIA
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13 Acordes que choram (Othon Russo, Nazareno de Brito) 14 Adeus querido (Floriano Faissal, Eduardo Patané) 15 Rio é amor (Bruno Marnet) 16 Encantamento (Othon Russo, Nazareno de Brito)
Angela Maria - 1959 - Canta Sucessos de David Nasser
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Catálogo:CLP 11094 Ano:1959 Artistas:Ângela Maria Referência/Tributo:David Nasser FAIXAS: 1 Atiraste Uma Pedra (Herivelto Martins/David Nasser) 2 Canta Brasil (Alcyr Pires Vermelho/David Nasser) 3 Deus Lhe Pague (Polera/André Penazzi/David Nasser) 4 Carlos Gardel (Herivelto Martins/David Nasser) 5 Francisco Alves (Herivelto Martins/David ...
Discogs
16 Seleções de Sucessos – Discogs
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