Arrasta Povo
Roberto Ribeiro
1976
Why This Album Matters
Arrasta Povo, released in 1976, is a fundamental album in Roberto Ribeiro's trajectory, solidifying his identity as one of the great interpreters of Brazilian samba. The album reflects the artist's richly-timbered voice and concise phrasing, characteristics that made him a nationally recognised sambista. His repertoire, which went beyond samba, incorporated rhythms of African origin such as afoxés, ijexás and maracatus, enriching the sound and musical proposition of his work. This work was crucial for expanding Roberto Ribeiro's popularity, projecting songs that became lasting successes on radio stations across Brazil and in popular memory. It marks a period of affirmation for the singer, who had already been building a respectable career, but with Arrasta Povo he would reach an even greater level of visibility and public acceptance.
Context
Before the release of Arrasta Povo, Roberto Ribeiro had already travelled a significant path in the world of samba. A native of Campos dos Goytacazes, he arrived in Rio de Janeiro and, after a brief stint in football, dedicated himself to music, performing on radio programmes and being introduced to the sambistas of Império Serrano by his future wife, Liette de Souza. His voice led him to become a samba-enredo performer for the traditional Madureira school from 1974 to 1981, distinguishing himself with remarkable interpretations. His recording career had been gaining momentum since 1972, with singles and an LP in partnership with Elza Soares, as well as an album with Simone exclusive to the foreign market. In 1973, he released his first solo album and, in 1975, the acclaimed album Molejo, which already indicated the ascent of his individual career.
Songs
Arrasta Povo is especially notable for having propelled two unquestionable samba classics onto radio stations across Brazil: "Tempo Ê" and "Acreditar". The first, a composition by Zé Luiz and Nelson Rufino, and the second, penned by the legendary Dona Ivone Lara and Délcio Carvalho, demonstrated Roberto Ribeiro's ability to breathe life and soul into the works of great composers, transforming them into milestones of his discography and of samba in general. Both tracks became an integral part of the Brazilian popular songbook.
Legacy
Arrasta Povo represented a watershed moment in Roberto Ribeiro's career, establishing him as a strong name in the Brazilian music scene with the prominence of radio hits such as "Tempo Ê" and, especially, "Acreditar". The song "Acreditar" became one of his most emblematic interpretations and one of the popular successes listed among the more than 20 albums recorded by the artist. The album's impact contributed to Roberto Ribeiro consistently featuring on the best-selling album charts in subsequent years, with works that generated other lasting hits. The presence of "Acreditar" in posthumous compilations, such as O Talento de Roberto Ribeiro, and the recognition of his work in tributes, such as the album Clara Nunes com Vida, reaffirm the enduring importance of his work and, by extension, the relevance of the songs released on Arrasta Povo.
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Discos para descobrir em casa - 'Arrasta povo', Roberto Ribeiro, 1976
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Apresentado com texto escrito pelo crítico Roberto Moura (1947 - 2005), o álbum Arrasta povo foi o quarto dos 15 LPs editados por Roberto Ribeiro na gravadora Odeon entre 1972 e 1987.
Arrasta povo: o disco que marcou a história do samba
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Na coluna Crônicas do Athaliba, Lenin Novaes revisita o disco "Arrasta povo", de Roberto Ribeiro, marco do samba e da música brasileira.
Discos para descobrir em casa - 'Arrasta povo', Roberto Ribeiro, 1976
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Apresentado com texto escrito pelo crítico Roberto Moura (1947 - 2005), o álbum Arrasta povo foi o quarto dos 15 LPs editados por Roberto Ribeiro na gravadora Odeon entre 1972 e 1987.
Discos para descobrir em casa - 'Arrasta povo', Roberto Ribeiro, 1976
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Apresentado com texto escrito pelo crítico Roberto Moura (1947 - 2005), o álbum Arrasta povo foi o quarto dos 15 LPs editados por Roberto Ribeiro na gravadora Odeon entre 1972 e 1987.
Cliquemusic : Disco : ARRASTA POVO
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Roberto Ribeiro (1976) 1976 Odeon SMOFB 3908 Faixas 1 Tempo ê (Zé Luiz, Nelson Rufino) 2 Acreditar (Ivone Lara, Délcio Carvalho) 3 O quitandeiro (Monarco, Paulo da Portela) 4 Samba do Irajá (Nei Lopes) 5 Podes rir (Daniel de Santana, Comprido) 6 Império bamba (Joel Menezes, Roberto Ribeiro)
Discogs
Arrasta Povo – Discogs
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