Claridade
Clara Nunes
1975
Rankings
Why This Album Matters
Claridade is an Alcione album that stands out as an emotional tribute to the legendary Clara Nunes, one of the greatest interpreters of Brazilian samba. Released in 1999, the work celebrates the memory and repertoire of Nunes, who passed away in 1983, featuring Alcione's distinctive voice in re-interpretations of major hits. The project not only revisits iconic songs, but also revitalises them with contemporary arrangements, offering a new perspective on the style that Clara Nunes so brilliantly personified. This modern approach, without losing the essence of samba, ensured the album's recognition from both the public and critics.
Context
The album is set within a context of deep reverence for one of samba's most emblematic figures. Alcione, Clara Nunes herself, and Beth Carvalho were, for many years, the dominant voices of the genre, frequently referred to by the press as the "ABC do Samba", a trio that shaped the history of Brazilian popular music. Alcione, besides being a musical heir, was a long-time personal friend of Clara Nunes, which adds a layer of intimacy and affection to the tribute.
Songs
On the album, Alcione revisits and re-records hits that defined Clara Nunes' repertoire. Some of the tracks, such as "Mineira/Morena de Angola" and "Conto de areia", were conceived with more modern arrangements, in contrast to the genuine samba beat present in Clara Nunes' original productions. The title Claridade, also marketed as Claridade - Um Tributo a Clara Nunes, is a clear reference to the name of the honoured artist, who was affectionately nicknamed by fans and friends. The album cover, which shows Alcione holding a crystal ball, suggests a connection to the religious beliefs of both singers and also plays on the meaning of the artist's own name.
Legacy
The album Claridade was acclaimed by both the public and specialist critics, solidifying its place as a successful tribute. Its recognition extended internationally, with a nomination for a Latin Grammy for Best Samba/Pagode Album, which attests to its quality and relevance in the music scene.
Tracks
Credits
Milton Miranda
Hélio Delmiro, Laércio De Freitas, Lindolfo Gaya, Nelson Martins Dos Santos
Hélio Delmiro
Renato Corrêa
Dino 7 Cordas, Guinga, Hélio Delmiro
Luizão, Sergio Barroso
Carlinhos Do Cavaco, Neco
Wilson das Neves
Joel Nascimento
Armando Marçal, Conjunto Nosso Samba
Osmar Furtado
Nivaldo Duarte
Dacy Rodrigues
Joel Cocchiararo
Videos
CLARA NUNES - CLARIDADE (1975) | ALBUM REVIEW
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Films
Books
Black Soul e "Samba de raiz"
Iris Agatha · 2025
This book offers a reflection on the activism and cultural expression of the Black Movement, specifically the Black Soul and 'Samba de Raiz' currents, during the military dictatorship. Clara Nunes was a central figure in samba de raiz and released 'Claridade' in 1975, a period of intense censorship, making her work and the context addressed in the book highly relevant.
Um rio de música e adeus - Nos funerais midiáticos de Carmen Miranda e Clara Nunes (Rio de Janeiro, 1955 – 1983)
Maria de Fátima Rocha da Fonseca · 2025
Resulting from a master's research, this book investigates the 'media funerals' of Carmen Miranda and Clara Nunes, analysing the media repercussions of their deaths in Rio de Janeiro between 1955 and 1983. As it is an in-depth study of Clara Nunes' image and legacy, it is likely to cover her most important works, including 'Claridade', to contextualise her cultural relevance.
Álbum 2 - 1972 a 1978
Pedro Alexandre Sanches · 2022
This volume of the 'Álbum' series recounts the history of Brazilian music through its albums, covering the period from 1972 to 1978. As Clara Nunes' album 'Claridade' was released in 1975, it is highly probable that this book dedicates significant content to it or to the artist's musical context during that period.
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
Claridade – Wikipedia
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Clara Nunes - Claridade (1975) - Flabbergasted Vibes
flabbergasted-vibes.org
This album, Claridade, follows that one and while it might not be quite the milestone that Alvorecer was, it is still one of her strongest records, consistent in the quality of its arrangements, production, performance, and of coarse, Clara's sonorous, soaring voice. Clara Nunes "Claridade" (EMI-Odeon, 1975)
50 anos do álbum "Claridade", de Clara Nunes - TV Cultura
cultura.uol.com.br
Celebrated to this day for the sophistication of its arrangements and the poetic depth of its repertoire, the album records a decisive phase in Clara Nunes' career, marked by intense interpretations and a repertoire linked to the roots of samba.
Chega bem aos 50 anos o álbum que confirmou Clara Nunes como a ... - G1
g1.globo.com
Even though the repertoire on side A sounds far superior to side B, the album Claridade - re-released two years ago in its original LP format - reaches its 50th anniversary as an enduring testament to the immortality of...
"Claridade" (Odeon, 1975), Clara Nunes - Blogger
discosessenciais.blogspot.com
With an arrangement full of violins and a weeping cuíca, the melancholic "Às Vezes Faz Bem Chorar" is a samba-canção that recalls Clara Nunes from her early career, with her essentially romantic repertoire.
