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Milton
World · 1976 · 9 tracks · 43m

Milton

Milton Nascimento

A spiritual bridge between Minas Gerais and the world. Ethereal falsetto floats over lush, jazz-inflected arrangements that feel like a sunrise over the mountains.

1976 · CBS

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A radiant, spiritual optimism grounded in deep cultural roots and harmonic sophistication.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 43m
01
Raça (Race)
3:35
02
Fairy Tale Song (Cadê)
4:11
03
Francisco
4:28
04
Nothing Will Be as It Was (Nada será como antes)
3:45
05
Cravo e canela (Clove and Cinnamon)
3:52
06
The Call (A chamada)
5:48
07
One Coin (Tema de Tostão)
4:32
08
Saídas e bandeiras (Exits and Flags)
4:45
09
Os povos (The People)
8:04
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive, rhythmic vocal chant that opens Raça, signaling a deep connection to African heritage.
The transition into the English lyrics of Nothing Will Be as It Was, where the melody feels both alien and deeply familiar.
The sprawling, eight-minute climax of Os povos, where the orchestration swells into a cinematic, spiritual finale.
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How does Milton sound next to the rest of Milton Nascimento's catalogue?

Percussion+1.4σ

The instrumentation foregrounds percussion notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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