Sorriso de Criança

Dona Ivone Lara

1979

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Why This Album Matters

Sorriso de Criança, released in 1979, is one of the albums that comprise the rich trajectory of Dona Ivone Lara, the revered Queen of Samba and Grand Dame of Samba. Its importance lies in being yet another manifestation of the art of a pioneering figure, who broke barriers by becoming the first woman to sign a samba-enredo and to join the composers' wing of the emblematic Império Serrano samba school. The album is part of a discography that reflects the essence of traditional Carioca samba, marked by the lyrical depth and engaging melody that are Dona Ivone's signature. Through her work, the artist offered and continues to offer an invaluable contribution to Brazilian culture, establishing herself as a master of the genre.

Context

The recording of Sorriso de Criança in 1979 found Dona Ivone Lara at a moment of full dedication to her musical career, following a notable and long professional performance in the healthcare sector. For over three decades, she played a fundamental role in psychiatric reform in Brazil, working with the doctor Nise da Silveira and retiring in 1977 to focus entirely on music. This album arrived after a series of releases that began in 1970 with Sambão '70, consolidating her presence on the music scene. The period was also marked by personal losses, such as the passing of her husband, Oscar Costa, in 1975, which preceded her total immersion in the art that would consecrate her.

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Credits

Conductor, Arranged By

Nelson Martins Dos Santos, Rosinha De Valença

Executive-Producer

Genaro

Producer

Renato Corrêa

Backing Vocals

As Gatas, Conjunto Nosso Samba, Copacabana, Matí E Malú

Guest

Clara Nunes

7-string Acoustic Guitar

Dino 7 Cordas

Acoustic Guitar

Rosinha De Valença

Bass

Luizão

Cavaquinho

Alceu Maia, Carlinhos Do Cavaco

Cavaquinho, Viola

Zé Menezes

Clarinet

Netinho

Clarinet, Alto Saxophone

Abel Ferreira

Drums

Juquinha, Papão

Flute

Copinha, Franklin Da Flauta, Jayme Araújo, Jorginho Da Flauta

Rhythm Section

Cabelinho, Conjunto Nosso Samba, Dazinho, Doutor, Elizeu, Geraldo Bongô, Luna, Nilton Delfino Marçal

Trombone

Nelson Martins Dos Santos

Edited By

Osmar Furtado

Engineer

Bill Horne, Dacy Rodrigues, Luiz Roberto

Mixed By

Nivaldo Duarte

Coordinator

Tadeu Valério

Cover

Lobianco

Liner Notes

Adelzon Alves

Photography By

Fernando Carvalho

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