O Canto da Ema

Gilberto Gil · 1972 · Expresso 2222, Philips

Context

Piece by João do Valle, Aires Viana and Alventino Cavalcanti (6:20), the longest on the opening side. It illustrates the northeastern part of the album.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Brazilian instrumental music. Among the origins and influences of Brazilian instrumental music: Bossa nova, jazz samba, Clube da Esquina (Minas Gerais).

By the same artist

• Expresso 2222 (1972)
• Oriente (1972)

Sources

• EN: Expresso 2222

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