Geraes
Milton Nascimento
1976
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Why This Album Matters
Geraes, released in 1976, is an emblematic album in Milton Nascimento's discography, solidifying the bridge between his music and audiences across the American continent. At this stage, the artist already enjoyed global recognition, and the album served as a powerful cultural link. Its sound reflects the rich tapestry of Brazilian music, enriched by diverse influences and sophisticated arrangements. The album is notable for the constellation of special guest appearances that enrich its tracks. Names such as Mercedes Sosa, Chico Buarque, and Clementina de Jesus lend their voices and talents, weaving an intercontinental and generational musical dialogue. The presence of Grupo Agua, discovered by Milton in Chile, also underscores the character of cultural exchange and the search for new sonic expressions that define Geraes.
Context
At the time of Geraes' release, Milton Nascimento had already consolidated his reputation as an artist of international renown, recognised and acclaimed in various parts of the world. The album emerged in this prestigious scenario, reflecting his continuous search for musical and cultural connections beyond Brazilian borders.
Recording
The production of Geraes featured a dedicated team, with Milton Miranda as artistic director and Mariozinho Rocha as production director. Musical supervision was handled by Milton Nascimento himself, and production was overseen by Ronaldo Bastos. Recording was carried out by Roberto and Darcy, and remixing by Nivaldo Duarte. Cutting was executed by Osmar Furtado and assembly by Landimar, while the basic arrangements were conceived by Milton and friends, indicating an organic and collective collaboration in the album's sonic structure.
Songs
The songs on Geraes stand out due to the remarkable collaborations that punctuate the album. Mercedes Sosa lends her voice on "Volver A Los 17", while Chico Buarque participates in "O Que Será (À Flor da Pele)". Clementina de Jesus shines on "Circo Marimbondo", and the Chilean group Agua collaborates on the tracks "Caldera", "Promessas do Sol" and "Minas Geraes", which closes the album. The album's visual aesthetic also deserves attention, with Cafi's cover art displaying the same mountain and train drawing that featured in the sleeve of the previous album, Minas, now prominently positioned. The 1994 CD re-release also added two bonus tracks from the 1977 single "Chico & Milton": "Primeiro de Maio" and "Cio da Terra".
A year after launching the LP Minas (1975), Milton Nascimento returned to stores with Geraes.
Carlos Calado · 300 Discos Importantes
Legacy
Among the songs added to the 1994 re-release, "Cio da Terra" transcended the original album, becoming a classic and being re-recorded by various notable artists, such as Pena Branca & Xavantinho, Sérgio Reis and Mercedes Sosa herself. This fact demonstrates the lasting influence and recognition of Milton Nascimento's work on the Brazilian and international music scene.
Tracks
Credits
Milton Miranda
Toninho Vicente
Mariozinho Rocha
Ronaldo Bastos
Paulo Pilla
Ladimar
Nivaldo Duarte
Dacy Rodrigues, Roberto Castro
Osmar Furtado
Cafi, Noguchi, Ronaldo Bastos
Milton Nascimento
Cafi
Videos
#Album Review: "Geraes", by Milton Nascimento (1976). #503
Alan Cristhian
Do Clube da Esquina ao Mundo: Celebração aos álbuns Minas e Geraes de Milton Nascimento
Pitadas do Sal
Films
Milton Nascimento Especial
1982
Recorded in cities in Minas Gerais, Milton Nascimento and guests sing great hits and discuss their careers and music.
Milton Bituca Nascimento
2025
Milton Nascimento is a singer, a songwriter and a connoisseur of multiple instruments. Music is at the core of his being. He is also considered one of the most important Brazilian artists in its history, with musical partnerships (and friendships) with all of Brazil’s greats, and several Grammys to his name. The artist’s history and legacy are explored in this film, whose starting point is Nascimento’s farewell tour.
Milton Nascimento - A Sede do Peixe
1997
In December 1997, in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais composer Milton Nascimento brought together friends and career partners for the special "A Sede do Peixe" (The Thirst of the Fish). Featuring Caetano Veloso, Alcione, Skank, Nana Caymmi, and Gilberto Gil, the film is a cultural treasure, portraying unforgettable, often lighthearted moments in the career of one of the greatest icons of Brazilian Popular Music.
Books
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.
“Minas” e “Geraes”
Alberto Carlos de Souza · 2016
The book provides a historical overview of 20th-century Brazilian popular music, with a specific focus on the 60s to 80s. In a text of rare content, the work forms the analysis starting from the event of Milton Nascimento's albums “Minas” and “Geraes”, which portrayed the social and cultural effervescence of the time.
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.
Travessia: A Vida de Milton Nascimento
Maria Dolores · 2006
This is a comprehensive and detailed biography of Milton Nascimento, covering his personal life and artistic trajectory. As "Geraes" is one of the most important albums of his discography, the book dedicates significant attention to the context and creation of this work, among other milestones of his career.
Analyses
Geraes – Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
'Geraes', álbum lançado há 50 anos por Milton Nascimento, se ... - G1
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"Geraes", an album that completes 50 years in 2026, is the perennial portrait of the gregarious feeling of Latinity that has moved Milton Nascimento through world music for over 60 years.
Analisando Discografias - Milton Nascimento: Parte 2
obrenno.blogspot.com
At the end of 1976, Milton Nascimento returned, releasing another album, Geraes. After Minas, the singer decided to deepen the exploration of themes connected to his homeland and the cultural traditions of Minas Gerais.
Rádio Batuta | 'Geraes': Minas, mundo, Milton
radiobatuta.ims.com.br
After "Minas" (1975), "Geraes" (1976). Milton Nascimento's album, which forms a pair with the previous one, completes 50 years in 2026.
'Geraes', álbum lançado há 50 anos por Milton Nascimento, se alinha com ...
portalvidasertaneja.com.br
"Geraes", an album that completes 50 years in 2026, is the perennial portrait of the gregarious feeling of Latinity that has moved Milton Nascimento through world music for over 60 years.
