MPB 73 – O Ano Da ReinvençãoSeason 12018 · 13 episodesEpisodes11973, o Ano ReinventorThe first episode of this series, inspired by the Brazilian music production scene of 1973, revisits the preceding period of cultural ferment marked by Bossa Nova and Tropicalism.2A Música Popular Pós-FestivaisThe episode highlights the importance of telenovelas to music production and recalls the iconic performance of “Cálice” by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil at the Phono 73 Festival.3Censura e ResistênciaThe episode highlights the cultural melting pot that drove the dictatorship's censors to distraction and discusses the clash between Brazilian artists' creativity and political and social repression.4Artistas Além De RótulosThe episode highlights iconic albums from 1973 and the record labels' investment in more experimental approaches, bringing artists such as Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Zé, Hareton Salvanini, and Raul Seixas to a wider audience.5Populares E ProfissionaisThe episode highlights the importance of record sales by popular artists in persuading record labels to accept more experimental projects, as well as the emergence of a new generation of musical talent.6Bossa RenovadaThe episode highlights Bossa Nova as a movement that was more than just “a stool and a guitar,” and spotlights a generation of artists committed to musical quality, regardless of style.7Primeiros DiscosThe episode showcases the musical ferment of 1973 and the profusion of classic MPB releases, amidst the groundbreaking approaches of artists such as Luiz Melodia, Secos e Molhados, and Raul Seixas.8Sambas E Outras Gingas“A hundred years from now, all that will be left are cockroaches and samba.” This quote by Moacyr Luz defines the program that looks back at the 1973 samba revival, driven by artists such as Beth Carvalho and Paulinho da Viola.9Rock Made In Brasil (Com S)The episode highlights the influence of Tropicalism on the creation of a new Brazilian rock sound, a time when artists began seeking an identity of their own rather than simply copying foreign styles.10Bem Além De Rio E São PauloThe episode highlights the Brazilian cultural melting pot of 1973, focusing on artists from outside the Rio-São Paulo axis, such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Fagner, and Milton Nascimento.11Mulheres 1973The episode highlights the strength of women beginning to break free from stereotypes imposed by the music industry and pays tribute to artists who influenced generations, such as Gal Costa and Elis Regina.12Capas E ConteúdosThe episode highlights the role of album covers amidst the rise in music production and revisits albums with iconic designs, such as Paulinho da Viola’s "Nervos de Aço".13Além de 1973The final episode of this series explores the significance of the year 1973 for Brazilian Popular Music, highlights the enduring nature of the works and the influence they continue to have on new generations.
