Chico Buarque's First Chico Buarque

Chico Buarque's self-titled album (1978) is a critical appreciation of the Brazilian artist's singular talents as a composer/poet of songs with popular appeal and analytical skills. The album embodies his affective sensibilities and sociopolitical engagement, and this book situates it in inter-related contexts: the artist's career, the evolution of MPB, and the historical conjuncture of military dictatorship in Brazil.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Chico Buarque's album, released in 1978, is a critical appreciation of his work, considered one of the most representative of Brazilian artists. This vibrant collection showcases the singer-songwriter's exceptional talents as a composer and poet of songs that appeal to the masses while displaying a keen analytical perspective. The album features 11 tracks, including upbeat sambas, lyrical compositions, witty tunes, dramatic laments, international pieces, and, notably, epochal protest songs with fascinating histories. The album embodies Chico Buarque's emotional sensibilities and sociopolitical engagement, and this book contextualizes the album within various interrelated contexts. These include the artist's own career, the evolution of the music genre he represents, MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), and, most importantly, the historical setting of the military dictatorship in Brazil from 1964 to 1985. By examining these aspects, the book provides a deeper understanding of the album's significance and its place in Brazilian music history.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 197 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501379789