Music Styles- Wave

Gal Costa

Wave has a soft melody and a fast rhythm, with instruments like piano and violin the song takes a different turn; the lyrics in Portuguese give it a great touch. Even if it doesn’t look difficult to play. This song will be usually heard in small concerts or in some special events.

This jazz song was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim; used for his own album in 1967. Known as one of his most successful albums, also sang by other artists like Gal costa and an English version from Frank Sinatra. The album is one of the 100 best Brazilian albums ever. The song talks mainly about love.

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