Maria Rita
Maria Rita
2003
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Why This Album Matters
Maria Rita, the debut album released in 2003, marked a significant moment in Brazilian music. This inaugural work by the singer introduced her unique voice and interpretation to the public, quickly cementing her place in the MPB scene. The album revealed an artist of great power, who managed to translate the richness of Brazilian popular music's melody and poetry into her own impactful style.
Songs
Among the tracks that make up the album, compositions that quickly won over the public and critics stand out. The song "A Festa", for example, was honoured with international recognition, while "Vero" and "Estrela, Estrela" had a differentiated initial release, being made available digitally to CD purchasers before joining the limited LP edition. The relevance of the album's songs extended beyond radio play, with several tracks being incorporated into important soundtracks. "Tristesse" was included in A Casa Das Sete Mulheres, "Encontros e Despedidas" became the opening theme for the telenovela Senhora Do Destino, "Agora Só Falta Você" featured in the American film After The Sunset, and "Cupido" was part of the telenovela Avenida Brasil almost a decade after the album's release.
Legacy
The commercial and critical impact of Maria Rita was resounding from its release. The album sold over 1 million copies in Brazil, earning triple platinum certification. Its success was also recognised internationally, with the record receiving two Latin Grammys in the categories of Best MPB Album, Best New Artist, and Best Song for the track "A Festa".
Tracks
Credits
Tom Capone
Marcelo Camelo
Tom Capone
Fábio Sá
Marco da Costa
Tiago Costa
Ricardo Garcia
Alvaro Alencar
Podcasts
O Som do Vinil | Podcast · Canal Brasil
Charles Gavin detalha “Maria Rita”, álbum de estreia da cantora, em 2003. A artista revela ainda os bastidores do disco e comenta outros momentos da carreira.
Books
Analyses
Maria Rita – Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
Criatura de Sebo: Maria Rita - 2003
criaturadesebo.blogspot.com
Born in 1977, Maria Rita, daughter of Elis Regina and Cesar Camargo Mariano, only began singing professionally at the age of 24. As she herself claims, the pressure of being the only daughter of a great Brazilian singer led her to postpone the project until she was certain of the essentiality of music in her life.
O SOM DO VINIL - Maria Rita, 2003 - Revista Canal Brasil Imprensa
canalbrasilimprensa.com.br
In this episode: In the new season's premiere, Charles Gavin details "Maria Rita", the singer's debut album from 2003. The artist also reveals behind-the-scenes insights into the album and comments on other moments of her career.
Há 20 anos, Maria Rita irrompia como furacão na música ... - G1
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Launched with great fanfare by Warner Music on 9th September 2003, the album saw Maria Rita burst onto the Brazilian music scene with the force of a hurricane.
Uma visita ao álbum de estreia de Maria Rita, no dia do aniversário da ...
novabrasilfm.com.br
Her first album - "Maria Rita" - was released in 2003, a rightful fruit of her own merit, when Maria Rita understood that she could do nothing else with her life but sing and show her voice, full of personality and truth, and her love for music to the world.
