{"product_id":"9781501379796","title":"Chico Buarque's First Chico Buarque (33 1\/3 Brazil)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChico Buarque comprises a critical appreciation of the self-titled album (1978), which is one of the Brazilian artist's most representative. This vibrant collection displays the singer-songwriter's singular talents as a composer\/poet of songs with both popular appeal and keen analytical skills. The 11 tracks include both up-beat sambas and lyrical compositions: witty tunes, dramatic laments, international items, and, especially, epochal protest songs with fascinating histories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album embodies Chico Buarque's affective sensibilities and sociopolitical engagement, and this book situates the album in inter-related contexts: the artist's own career; the evolution of the current he represents MPB (Brazilian Popular Music); and, especially, historical conjuncture—the period of military dictatorship in Brazil, 1964-85.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48844456100075,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":164.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4484\/5803\/files\/9781501379796-1.jpg?v=1781684769","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.sg\/products\/9781501379796","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}