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Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:

"Mistério do Planeta" by Novos Baianos

In this bonus episode, we uncovered a song from their classic album "Acabou Chorare". Co-written by Luiz Galvão (lyrics) and Moraes Moreira (music), with vocal performances by Paulinho Boca de Cantor,. "Mistério do Planeta" embodies perfectly their collective spirit and their fusion of MPB, samba, and psychedelia.

Our friend Steve Smith at Translationsmith did another amazing job with a full translation of the lyrics. "Mistério do Planeta" is about embracing one's true self and navigating life's journey with a sense of mystery and freedom.

Don't miss Novos Baianos playing in North America.

In episode #81, we shared 25 more songs talking about Brazilian places in their lyrics, this time centred in the Northeast. We traveled to Bahia with Dorival Caymmi, João Gilberto, Novos Baianos, and more. Then we moved to Luiz Gonzaga's Pernambuco, and Jackson do Pandeiro's Paraíba, and all the other Northeastern states. Djavan sings about Alagoas, Alcione praises Maranhão, and Fagner pays homage to his Ceará.

Check the ⁠Translationsmith ⁠for lyrics translations.

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Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:

"Nanã" by Moacir Santos

Moacir Santos was a highly influential composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist known for his innovative approach to Brazilian music, particularly his fusion of jazz with Afro-Brazilian rhythms. He mentored prominent musicians like Sergio Mendes, who recorded "Nanã" in 1964. Mario Telles then wrote the lyrics for the song, which became a tremendous success performed by Wilson Simonal. Recorded numerous times, Moacir Santos finally did his version of "Nanã" for his 1965 album "Coisas," a masterpiece arrangement unparalleled by any of the countless versions recorded before or after