Anthology of Popular Brazilian Music of the 19th Century

Mel Bay Publications
For solo guitar in notation and tablature
Level : Intermediate

The Brazilian musical scenery (especially from the city of Rio de Janeiro) of the last half of the 19th century and first years of the 20th century. The 5 composers chosen for inclusion are among the most important of that period: Francesco Manuel de Silva, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Joaquim Callado, Patápio Silva, and Anacleto de Medeiros. 

Songs:

• Amor perdido (valsinha)
• Cabeça de porco (xótis)
• Caprichosa (choro)
• Flor amorosa (choro)
• Forrobodó (quadrilha)
• Gaúcho (maxixe)
• Lundu da Marrequinha
• Mulher homem (maxixe)
• Polca, Sua sina (samba)
• Yara (xótis)
• Zinha (polca)