Chico Buarque: The First 33 Years in Brazil

Chico Buarque is one of the most important and influential Brazilian musicians of all time. His music has been praised for its beauty, its intelligence, and its social consciousness. This article explores the first 33 years of Chico Buarque's career in Brazil, from his early days as a bossa nova singer-songwriter to his later work as a political activist and songwriter.

Early Life and Career

Chico Buarque was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1944. He grew up in a musical family, and he began playing guitar and singing at an early age. In 1964, he released his debut album, Chico Buarque de Hollanda. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Buarque's career as a bossa nova singer-songwriter.

Chico Buarque's First Chico Buarque (33 1/3 Brazil)

by Charles A. Perrone

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In the late 1960s, Buarque began to incorporate more political content into his music. He was inspired by the Brazilian military dictatorship, which had come to power in 1964. Buarque's songs often criticized the dictatorship, and he became known as a leading voice of the Brazilian resistance movement.

Exile and Return

In 1970, Buarque was forced to leave Brazil after the military dictatorship banned his music. He spent the next several years in exile in Europe. During this time, he continued to write and record music, and he became involved in political activism. In 1979, Buarque was allowed to return to Brazil, and he resumed his career as a singer-songwriter.

Later Career

In the 1980s and 1990s, Buarque continued to release critically acclaimed albums. He also became involved in film and theater. In 1994, he was awarded the prestigious Camões Prize for his contributions to Portuguese-language literature.

Legacy

Chico Buarque is one of the most important and influential Brazilian musicians of all time. His music has been praised for its beauty, its intelligence, and its social consciousness. Buarque has been a leading voice of the Brazilian resistance movement, and his music has inspired generations of Brazilians.

Discography

• Chico Buarque de Hollanda (1964)
• Chico Buarque de Hollanda Vol. 2 (1966)
• Roda Viva (1968)
• Apesar de Você (1970)
• Caetano Veloso & Chico Buarque (1972)
• Chico Buarque & Maria Bethânia Ao Vivo (1976)
• Chico Buarque (1977)
• Ópera do Malandro (1978)
• Chico Buarque Vol. 4 (1979)
• Almanaque (1980)
• Paratodos (1981)
• Chico Buarque e Milton Nascimento (1982)
• Construção (1982)
• Chico Buarque 1966-1978 (1983)
• O Futebol (1985)
• Chico Buarque na Itália (1987)
• Leticia & Chico (1990)
• Paratodos 2 (1993)
• Chico Buarque de Hollanda (1995)
• Chico Buarque na Itália (1997)
• Chico Buarque (Novo Millenium) (2005)
• Chico Buarque & Edu Lobo Ao Vivo (2010)
• Chico Buarque e Maria BethâniaAo Vivo (2012)
• Chico Buarque (Carioca) (2014)
• Chico Buarque e Hamilton de Holanda Ao Vivo (2016)
• Chico Buarque & Alcione Ao Vivo (2018)

Chico Buarque's First Chico Buarque (33 1/3 Brazil)

by Charles A. Perrone

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2971 KB
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Print length	:	146 pages

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