2 THE RECORDING INDUSTRY
2 THE RECORDING INDUSTRY
2 THE RECORDING INDUSTRY
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History of Brazilian Recording Music<br />
By ABPD<br />
Brazilian Association of Record Producers<br />
In the world scene, Brazilian music is among the top 20 best sellers. However, Brazilian music is better recalled not for<br />
the money it represents, bur for the genres, styles and musical rythms which are not to be found in any other country in<br />
the world, just because of its diversity and distinctive quality of sound.<br />
Apart from de American and European circuits, Brazil was the first country ever to make a sound recording, in 1902.<br />
And now its phonographic history covering a hundred years, owns something more than music registration, as it<br />
comprises famous names such as Tom Jobim, João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil and many<br />
others. Brazil’s genres and musical rythms mix and merge with the natural culture of the country, and this makes Brazil<br />
a famous and respected place in terms of musical heritage thoughout the five continents.<br />
Brazilian Music is also known as the richest and most spontaneous form of domestic culture and expression.<br />
You will find herein a brief background and some important facts in the history of Brazilian Music.<br />
Background<br />
Highlights in the evolution of brazilian recording music<br />
1902<br />
Launch the first Brazilian record.<br />
1917<br />
Recording of the first samba in Brazil: “Pelo Telefone”. It is a samba for Canival, created by Donga, and was recorded<br />
by Bahiano for Casa Edison in Rio de Janeiro.<br />
1922
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