A roundup of great masterpieces and popular songs of Brazilian music

Nada será como antesMilton Nascimento

MILTON nascimento – nada será como antes

A song by MPB musician Milton Nascimento from Rio de Janeiro, included on his 1972 album.

Having lost his parents in childhood and moved to a small town, he was reportedly playing the accordion and singing by the age of four.

A beautiful, gentle piece from the remarkably talented Milton.

DesafinadoJoao Gilberto

Desafinado by Joao Gilberto

A bossa nova song composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Newton Mendonça.

Several English versions also exist.

It is one of the most famous Brazilian songs, a worldwide hit and a classic that has inspired many cover versions.

It was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.

Flor de LisDjavan

Djavan – Flor de Lis – versão do DVD Ária ao Vivo

For a while on the internet, the backstory of this song—namely that Djavan’s wife died together with their daughter during childbirth and that the song was composed in mourning—became a major topic.

Djavan himself later declared that this was complete nonsense; in fact, it’s a song that sings about the end of a love with a sense of brightness.

IzauraJoão Gilberto

João Gilberto – Izaura (Audio)

Sung by João Gilberto, one of the pioneers of bossa nova, this song has rather unique lyrics.

“I’ve got work tomorrow, so I can’t stay over tonight.

Because if I’m in your arms…”—it makes you curious to hear how the rest goes.

Known for his unhurried style—he would sometimes pause so long on stage people wondered if he’d fallen asleep—he remains just as beloved today as ever.

Goodbye SadnessSergio Mendes

Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Tristeza (Goodbye Sadness) (Official Visualizer)

A famous song that everyone has heard.

Composed by Sergio Mendes, this piece is notable for its lively chorus and is a samba that sets the desire to escape sadness to bright, upbeat music.

It has been covered many times and is a classic that represents Brazil.