Composer

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André Salvet

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:22

"A Felicidade" is a popular Brazilian song composed by André Salvet in 1958. The song was written for the film "Orfeu Negro" (Black Orpheus), directed by Marcel Camus, which won the Palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. The song "A Felicidade" is a bossa nova, a genre of Brazilian music that emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Bossa nova is characterized by its smooth, laid-back rhythms, sophisticated harmonies, and poetic lyrics. The genre was heavily influenced by jazz, particularly the cool jazz of American musicians like Stan Getz and Dave Brubeck. The song "A Felicidade" has two main movements. The first movement is slow and melancholic, with a simple melody and sparse instrumentation. The lyrics describe the fleeting nature of happiness and the inevitability of sadness. The second movement is faster and more upbeat, with a lively rhythm and complex harmonies. The lyrics celebrate the joy of life and the beauty of nature. The song has become a classic of Brazilian music, and has been covered by many artists over the years. It has been translated into several languages, including English, French, and Spanish. The song's popularity has helped to popularize bossa nova around the world, and it remains a beloved example of the genre to this day.

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