{"product_id":"chico-buarques-first-chico-buarque-9781501379789","title":"Chico Buarque's First Chico Buarque","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Charles A. Perrone\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Individual Composer \u0026amp; Musician\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChico Buarque \u003c\/i\u003ecomprises a critical appreciation of the self-titled album (1978), which is one of the Brazilian artist's most representative. This vibrant collection displays the singer-songwriter's singular talents as a composer\/poet of songs with both popular appeal and keen analytical skills. The 11 tracks include both up-beat sambas and lyrical compositions: witty tunes, dramatic laments, international items, and, especially, epochal protest songs with fascinating histories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe album embodies Chico Buarque's affective sensibilities and sociopolitical engagement, and this book situates the album in inter-related contexts: the artist's own career; the evolution of the current he represents MPB (Brazilian Popular Music); and, especially, historical conjuncture-the period of military dictatorship in Brazil, 1964-85.","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45045150777495,"sku":"9781501379789","price":2015.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781501379789.webp?v=1769216086","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chico-buarques-first-chico-buarque-9781501379789","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}