Founded by
Pierre Barouh, immortalized in his music and appearances in Claude Lelouch's
cult movie "UN HOMME ET UNE FEMME", the Saravah label has been an ambassador for
Brazilian music since 1969. Known for the consistent quality of the music it
endorsed, the label's stable included such artists as Brigitte Fontaine, Jacques
Higelin, Fred Poulet, and Bia. Collected here are performances by many of the
Brazilian musicians whose careers Barouh helped to jump start, including his
"little brother" Baden Powell. Considered one of the best acoustic
guitar players of his generation, Powell helped bridge the gap between classical
and modern music, as well as playing a large role in popularizing the Brazilian
sound internationally. Maria Bethania, who was influenced by the experimentation
of the late-60s Tropicalia movement that included her brother, Caetano Veloso,
who
also makes an appearance. Performances by João da Baiana, who introduced the
pandeiro (a small, lightweight drum) into the samba repertoire, and Pixinguinha,
who revolutionized the traditional Brazilian choro, round out this exceptional
selection of artists.
100 minutes