Film about the Bahian singer dives into the moment when shy Gracinha becomes Gal Costa, during the violent, innovative and mind-blowing years that helped shape Brazil's greatest singer.
This documentary from filmmaker Guto Barra takes you beyond the 1960s bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema" to explore how samba, Brazilectro and other Brazilian music styles have long captivated audiences and influenced musicians around the world. Mixing archival footage, fresh performances and interviews with leaders in the global music scene, Barra examines why Brazil's music consistently transcends boundaries of time and musical taste.
Tropicália (2012) is a documentary film that delves into the vibrant and politically charged artistic movement in Brazil during the 1960s. The film showcases the birth of Tropicália, bringing together musicians, artists, and poets who challenged the traditional norms of Brazilian culture and society. It highlights the fusion of different genres, blending Brazilian folk music with rock, avant-garde, and other global influences. Through interviews, rare footage, and performances, Tropicália captures the spirit of the movement and its lasting impact on Brazilian music and culture.
Brazilian singer Rita Lee narrates moments about her life, from her childhood to the meeting with Roberto de Carvalho. The documentary is permeated with excerpts from the singer's concerts, with songs sung entirely.
Gilberto Gil talks with friends and share his thoughts, influences and reveal his impact on brazilian music and vision of the black people.
Gal Costa: Recanto – Ao Vivo (2013) is a documentary movie that captures the exhilarating live performance by Gal Costa, a prominent figure in the Brazilian music scene. Known for her mesmerizing voice and captivating stage presence, Gal Costa takes the audience on a musical journey with her iconic songs.
Tropicália was a Brazilian cultural movement that occurred between 1967 and 1968, inspired by Oswald de Andrade's anthropophagic ideals, pop art and the concretism. Twenty years later, this film revisits the movement and shows that Tropicalismo will never die.
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