Composer

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Antonio Carlos Jobim

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:23

Antonio Carlos Jobim, the Brazilian composer, pianist, and singer, is known for his contributions to the development of bossa nova, a genre of Brazilian music that emerged in the late 1950s. One of his most famous compositions is "Zingaro," also known as "Retrato em Branco e Preto" (Portrait in Black and White). "Zingaro" was composed in 1972 and premiered the same year by Jobim himself, who played the piano and sang the lyrics. The song has become a classic of Brazilian music and has been covered by many artists around the world. "Zingaro" has a slow and melancholic tempo, with a gentle and romantic melody that is typical of bossa nova. The song is divided into two main sections, each with its own melody and lyrics. The first section is in a minor key and has a nostalgic and introspective mood, while the second section is in a major key and has a more optimistic and hopeful tone. The lyrics of "Zingaro" are in Portuguese and tell the story of a man who falls in love with a woman who is different from him in many ways. The man is a gypsy, or "zingaro" in Portuguese, and the woman is from a different social class. Despite their differences, the man is deeply in love with the woman and hopes that she will accept him for who he is. "Zingaro" is a beautiful and emotional song that showcases Jobim's talent as a composer and performer. The song's melody and lyrics capture the essence of bossa nova, with its blend of jazz, samba, and Brazilian rhythms. "Zingaro" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and move audiences around the world.

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