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Novena
World · 1994 · 11 tracks

Novena

Djavan

Intricate Brazilian pop that balances sophisticated jazz harmonies with the earthy, rhythmic pulse of samba. A masterclass in mid-career reflection and natural imagery.

1994 · Epic

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A serene and intellectually curious exploration of the self reflected through the natural world.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Limão
4:26
02
Nas ruas
4:33
03
Aliás
3:25
04
Sem saber
5:04
05
Mar à vista
1:43
06
Quero‐quero
4:03
07
Renunciação
3:43
08
Lobisomem
4:26
09
Sete coqueiros (instrumental)
1:03
10
Água de lua
4:48
11
Avô
4:07
Moments Worth Listening For
The rhythmic interplay between the percussive guitar and the dry snare on Limão creating a sense of natural awakening.
The brief, evocative transition of Mar à vista where the vocals feel suspended over a shimmering ocean horizon.
The existential weight of the closing track Avô as the instrumentation thins out to highlight the lyrics about aging and identity.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Novena sound next to the rest of Djavan's catalogue?

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The writing leans notably further into nature than the rest of the catalogue.

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