Album lore

Angela Maria’s 1964 release on Sony Music Entertainment, Angela, a Maior Maria, gathers twelve tracks that traverse seresta, samba, bossa nova, and early MPB, with a touch of brega’s sentimental flair. Recorded in the midst of Brazil’s rich musical ferment, the album captures Angela’s warm vocal timbre amid arrangements that balance orchestral sweep and intimate rhythm. The track “Não Há Mais Tempo” exemplifies this blend, pairing lyrical urgency with a measured samba pulse.Angela, a Maior Maria stands as a document of mid-1960s Brazilian songcraft, where traditional forms mingle with modern sensibilities. The repertoire includes compositions such as “A Saudade Bateu... Valeu” and “Samba Novo,” each track casting a distinct hue on the album’s tonal palette. For collectors and crate-diggers, this record offers a resonant artifact of a pivotal era, bridging popular song styles before MPB fully crystallized.

Album lore

Angela Maria’s 1964 release on Sony Music Entertainment, Angela, a Maior Maria, gathers twelve tracks that traverse seresta, samba, bossa nova, and early MPB, with a touch of brega’s sentimental flair. Recorded in the midst of Brazil’s rich musical ferment, the album captures Angela’s warm vocal timbre amid arrangements that balance orchestral sweep and intimate rhythm. The track “Não Há Mais Tempo” exemplifies this blend, pairing lyrical urgency with a measured samba pulse.Angela, a Maior Maria stands as a document of mid-1960s Brazilian songcraft, where traditional forms mingle with modern sensibilities. The repertoire includes compositions such as “A Saudade Bateu... Valeu” and “Samba Novo,” each track casting a distinct hue on the album’s tonal palette. For collectors and crate-diggers, this record offers a resonant artifact of a pivotal era, bridging popular song styles before MPB fully crystallized.