Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano

Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano

2011 · 76 min · ★ 8.5 · Documentary, Music

A panorama of Brazilian popular music from the 60s and 70s through the musical group Novos Baianos. A retrospective of the community lifestyle adopted by its members and the influence inherited from singer João Gilberto.

Directed by Henrique Dantas · Written by Henrique Dantas

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