Publisher's Synopsis
"Carnival of Sounds" offers a wonderful gauntlet to step through the facetted kaleidoscope of musical Brazil. This work is a detailed study of Brazilian music and the folklore that developed from the indigenous Brazilian tribes' primitive beats all through to the modern world. Uncover the influence of African, Portuguese and Indigenous people as they contributed to developing scenarios of samba, bossa nova and Tropicalia music. Feel the grand spirit of Brazil through its Carnival which is not only a musical party but also a representation of the country's culture. From early simple folk songs' melodies to the revolutionary modern MPB - this books brings the reader through the history and importance of Brazil's music. Carnival of Sounds with the help of many examples and insightful observations gives readers a profound vision of how music contributed to the formation of Brazilian culture during centuries. Regardless of whether you're a music lover, a student of cultures, or a plain and simple explorer of Brazil's cultural trappings, this book is your starting point to a nation's pulse.
