Brasileirinho Explained

Brasileirinho
Genre:Choro
Composer:Waldir Azevedo

Brasileirinho (Little Brazilian) is a 1947 choro composed by Waldir Azevedo. It is considered one of the most successful and influential choros of all time; this standard has been covered by many artists, like singer Carmen Miranda, acoustic guitarist, guitarist Pepeu Gomes, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma (Obrigado Brazil).[1] It was voted by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone as the 53rd greatest Brazilian song.[1] The 2005 documentary Brasileirinho, about the choro genre, is named after the 1947 song.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toninho. Spessoto. As 100 Maiores Músicas Brasileiras - "Brasileirinho". Rolling Stone Brasil. Spring. 6 January 2014. pt. 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20140107005200/http://rollingstone.uol.com.br/listas/100-maiores-musicas-brasileiras/brasileirinho/. 7 January 2014. dead.
  2. Web site: Brasileirinho chegou e a todos encantou... . Brasileirinho has arrived and delighted all... . Clube do Choro de Belo Horizonte . 2020-06-15 . pt . 2023-01-29.