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A bossa do Toquinho
World · 1966 · 12 tracks

A bossa do Toquinho

Sun-drenched nylon strings and whispered vocals. A 1966 snapshot of Bossa Nova at its most intimate, elegant, and deeply peaceful.

1966 · Som Livre

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A deeply peaceful and elegant meditation on love and longing, delivered with a whisper.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Pot-pourri: Marcha da quarta-feira de cinzas / Sonho de um carnaval
02
Triste amor que vai morrer
03
Deixa
04
Réquiem para um amor
05
Zambi
06
Valsa de Eurídice
07
Antes e depois
08
Canto de Ossanha
09
Pequeno concerto que virou canção
10
Allemande
11
Dá-me
12
Olê olá
Moments Worth Listening For
The intricate, classical-leaning guitar runs on Allemande that showcase technical mastery without breaking the hushed mood.
The rhythmic shift into the haunting Afro-Samba groove of Canto de Ossanha, where the guitar mimics a full percussion section.
The delicate vocal entry on Valsa de Eurídice that feels like someone leaning in to share a secret.

How does A bossa do Toquinho sound next to the rest of Toquinho's catalogue?

Love Lost+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into love lost than the rest of the catalogue.

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