Pássaro proibido — Maria Bethânia

A majestic blend of spiritual reverence and intimate, heart-on-sleeve dramatic storytelling.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 31m

As ayabás

6:37

Mãe Maria

2:54

Balada do lado sem luz

3:22

A Bahia te espera

1:41

Pecado

2:18

Olhos nos olhos

4:37

Festa

2:28

Amor, amor

3:48

Pássaro proibido

4:12

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the rhythmic, spiritual invocation of 'As ayabás' into the intimate, piano-led vulnerability of the following tracks.

The devastating emotional peak of 'Olhos nos olhos' where her voice swells with a mixture of pain and defiant survival.

The way the title track 'Pássaro proibido' uses orchestral tension to mirror the metaphor of a caged bird finally taking flight.

Where This Album Departs

How does Pássaro proibido sound next to the rest of Maria Bethânia's catalogue?

Spirituality+1.2σ

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

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