Brasileira ao Vivo
Margareth Menezes
2006
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Why This Album Matters
Brasileira ao Vivo, whose full title is Brasileira ao Vivo: Uma Homenagem ao Samba-Reggae, is a landmark in the discography of Margareth Menezes, one of the most emblematic voices of Afro-Brazilian music. Released in 2006, this live album captures the vibrant essence and contagious energy of the artist, consolidating her legacy as a disseminator of samba-reggae and afrobeat. The work is not just a performance recording, but a celebration of Bahian musicality in its most authentic and powerful form. The album stands out for being an immersion into the percussive sound and ancestral rhythms that Margareth Menezes has always explored. It offers an auditory experience that overflows with the strength of African roots present in Bahia's musical culture, blending them with a contemporary guise. The selection of songs and the singer's vocal delivery demonstrate her profound commitment to valuing Black identity and the rhythmic richness of Brazil.
Recording
Brasileira ao Vivo was recorded on 3 and 4 August 2006, at the iconic Concha Acústica of the Teatro Castro Alves, in Salvador, Bahia. This venue, known for being a privileged stage for major shows in the Bahian capital, provided the ideal setting for Margareth Menezes to capture the energy of her performances. The album was released in Brazil on 16 October 2006, and subsequently in the United States on 27 November 2007, by Estrela do Mar and EMI record labels. The live recording allowed for the preservation of the celebratory atmosphere and the artist's interaction with the audience, crucial elements for the samba-reggae and afrobeat experience that Margareth Menezes represents.
Songs
The repertoire of Brasileira ao Vivo is a powerful journey through Margareth Menezes' musical career, including classics that marked her career and the Bahian music scene. Tracks like "Faraó (Divindade do Egito)" and "Uma História de Ifá (Elegibô)" shine with the power of the live arrangements, enhancing the percussion and the singer's vocal delivery. The album also features creative medleys, such as the combination of "Cordeiro De Nanã / Deixa A Gira Girar / Atabaque Chora", with special appearances by Mateus Aleluia and Saul Barbosa, and "Salvador Não Inerte / Guerrilheiros da Jamaica (Rumpilé) / Alfabeto do Negão". Another highlight is the song "Lenda de Yorubá", which features Carlinhos Brown, reinforcing Margareth's connection with other important names in Afro-Bahian music and the richness of her compositions that celebrate African-rooted culture and spirituality.
Legacy
Brasileira ao Vivo: Uma Homenagem ao Samba-Reggae solidified Margareth Menezes' position as one of the greatest interpreters and ambassadors of Afro-Brazilian culture. The album was recognised by the music industry, receiving a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Brazilian Pop Album category in 2006. The album's success reaffirmed the relevance of samba-reggae and afrobeat on the national and international scenes, inspiring new artists and keeping alive the flame of African-rooted music with a contemporary guise. The live performance recorded in this work is consistently remembered by critics and the public as one of the highlights of the artist's career, demonstrating her stage presence and her ability to engage and move audiences.
Tracks
Credits
Beth Campos
Wagner Tiso
Antonio Foguete, Eva Straus
Mazzola
Milton Nascimento
Paulinho Carvalho
Alain Lacour
Kim Diane Cook, Nelzimar Neves, Paula Tacceti, Zygmunt Stanislaw Kubala
Izidoro Longano
Milton Nascimento, Márcio Ferreira
Gabriel Balhis
Nenem, Robertinho Silva
Luigi Hoffer
Grace Henderson, Marco Cancello
Hélio Delmiro
Daniel Havens, Mário Rocha
Wagner Tiso
Salvador Ilson Masano
Arlindo Bonadio, Severino Gomes
Dorival Aurieni, Geraldo Aurieni, Manoel E. Dos Santos, Mauro Miola
Alwine Johanes Oelsner, Géza Kiszely, Michel Verebes, Newton Sernulo Nascimento
Antonio Felix Ferrer, Audino Nunes, Elias Slon, German Wajnrot, Jorge Gisbert, Jorge Salim Filho, Loriano Rabarchi, Luiz Carlos Campos Marques, Orlando Digenova, Paschoal Perrota, Ricardo Morato
Ivan Lisnik
Carlos Rancconi, Paulo Cesar Succar
Ary Carvalhaes, Luigi Hoffer
Marcio Gama
Mazzola
Douglas Martins, Gaspar, Ivo, Marcio Gama
Ary Carvalhaes, Marcus Vinicius
Ivan Lisnik
J.C. Mello
Márcio Ferreira
Eduardo Pardal
Ferreira Gullar
Márcio Ferreira
NASA
Videos
LUCERO review BRASILEIRA - BRASILEIRA EN VIVO CD+DVD
Lucero Diva de Mexico
ANGELICA E O TRAUMA DE CANTAR AO VIVO - último álbum, críticas, performances & mais!
Edivelton da Rosa
Books
As donas do canto
Marilda Santanna · 2009
This book, the result of a doctoral thesis, analyses in depth the trajectory and constitutive elements of success in the careers of singers Daniela Mercury, Margareth Menezes, and Ivete Sangalo, as well as their abilities as authors and managers of their own careers. As it is a detailed study on Margareth Menezes, it is highly probable that it addresses her discographical work, including the album 'Brasileira ao Vivo' released in 2006, three years before the book's publication.
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
Margareth Menezes - Brasileira - Uma Homenagem Ao Samba Reggae (2006)
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The album, divided into two parts, brings together the greatest hits of the singer from his 20-year career, with songs such as "Avôhai", "Chao de Giz", "Bicho de 7 Cabecas", and others.
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Brasileira ao Vivo: Uma Homenagem ao Samba-Reggae - Margareth Menezes
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Brasileira Ao Vivo | Margareth Menezes
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Get the vibrant energy of Margareth Menezes with her live album Brasileira Ao Vivo. Feel the mix of samba, reggae and Latin beats that make this 2006 release a must.