Album lore

Poeta da Cidade - Martinho canta Noel, released in 2012 by Biscoito Fino, finds Martinho da Vila revisiting the work of Noel Rosa, a foundational figure in samba and MPB. Across fourteen tracks, including “Fita Amarela,” Martinho interprets classic compositions with his signature warmth, bringing a contemporary clarity to this canon while preserving its early 20th-century Rio de Janeiro roots.The album’s selection ranges from playful numbers like “Rapaz Folgado” to the reflective “Quando O Samba Acabou,” each track underscored by traditional samba rhythms and the gentle sway of pagode. Martinho’s voice, seasoned by decades in the Brazilian music scene, anchors the record with a respectful nod to Noel’s lyricism and cultural resonance. Poeta da Cidade is a meticulous homage that situates itself firmly within the samba lineage, ideal for the listener attuned to Brazil’s musical heritage.

Album lore

Poeta da Cidade - Martinho canta Noel, released in 2012 by Biscoito Fino, finds Martinho da Vila revisiting the work of Noel Rosa, a foundational figure in samba and MPB. Across fourteen tracks, including “Fita Amarela,” Martinho interprets classic compositions with his signature warmth, bringing a contemporary clarity to this canon while preserving its early 20th-century Rio de Janeiro roots.The album’s selection ranges from playful numbers like “Rapaz Folgado” to the reflective “Quando O Samba Acabou,” each track underscored by traditional samba rhythms and the gentle sway of pagode. Martinho’s voice, seasoned by decades in the Brazilian music scene, anchors the record with a respectful nod to Noel’s lyricism and cultural resonance. Poeta da Cidade is a meticulous homage that situates itself firmly within the samba lineage, ideal for the listener attuned to Brazil’s musical heritage.