Sentinela

World · 1980 · 13 tracks · 38m

Sentinela

Milton Nascimento

A sacred, cavernous exploration of Brazilian soul. Choral arrangements and soaring falsetto create a misty, mountain-top atmosphere that feels both ancient and urgent.

1980 · Ariola

A solemn and deeply spiritual journey that feels like a vigil held in a high-altitude sanctuary.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 38m

01

O velho

0:36

02

Peixinhos do mar

3:03

03

Tudo

3:53

04

Canção da América

3:52

05

Sueño con serpientes

4:42

06

Roupa nova

2:54

07

Povo da raça Brasil

0:27

08

Sentinela

7:37

09

Cantiga (Caicó) tema folclórico

2:55

10

Bicho Homem

1:16

11

Itamarandiba

3:25

12

Um cafuné na cabeça, malandro, eu quero até de macaco

3:40

13

Peixinhos do mar

0:22

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the brief opening chant into the rhythmic, watery percussion of Peixinhos do Mar.

The seven-minute title track Sentinela where choral voices swell into a massive, spiritual crescendo.

The guest appearance by Mercedes Sosa on Sueño con serpientes bringing a grounded, earthy contrast to Milton's high-register flight.

Where This Album Departs

How does Sentinela sound next to the rest of Milton Nascimento's catalogue?

Mysterious+2.5σ

Mysterious saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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