Nightingale

World · 1978 · 10 tracks

Nightingale

A sun-drenched fusion of Brazilian samba and sleek 1970s Los Angeles studio polish. Radiant, rhythmic, and effortlessly sophisticated pop.

1978 · Elektra

An effortless, sun-drenched joy that balances sophisticated studio craft with deep rhythmic roots.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks

01

Sarará (Sah-Rah-Rah)

4:51

02

Goodbye My Girl

4:08

03

Ella

3:49

04

Here and Now

4:27

05

Balafon (Bah-Lah-Fon)

2:48

06

Alapala (Alah-Pah-Lah)

3:48

07

Maracutu Atômico

4:24

08

Move Along With Me

3:10

09

Nightingale

3:53

10

Samba de Los Angeles

3:20

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition into the disco-funk bridge of Maracutu Atômico where the bassline suddenly locks into a heavy, urban groove.

The delicate, interlocking acoustic guitar and percussion patterns that open Sarará, creating a hypnotic rhythmic bed.

The title track's soaring melodic hook where Gil's voice softens into a breezy, effortless falsetto.

Where This Album Departs

How does Nightingale sound next to the rest of Gilberto Gil's catalogue?

Studio Polished+1.6σ

The production is pushed notably harder into studio polished than this artist usually allows.

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