Beyond Ipanema (2009)
Brazilian Waves in Global Music.
90 min
This documentary from filmmaker Guto Barra takes you beyond the 1960s bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema" to explore how samba, Brazilectro and other Brazilian music styles have long captivated audiences and influenced musicians around the world. Mixing archival footage, fresh performances and interviews with leaders in the global music scene, Barra examines why Brazil's music consistently transcends boundaries of time and musical taste.
- Release date
- October 11, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Diego Kelman Ajuz as Dancer
- Devendra Banhart as Self
- Andrea Bass as Self - interviewee
- David Byrne as Self
- Eumir Deodato as Self
- Arnaldo DeSouteiro as Self
- Gilberto Gil as Self
- Bebel Gilberto as Self
- Seu Jorge as Self
- M.I.A. as Self
Crew
- Guto Barra · Director
- Artur Ratton Kummer · Cinematographer
- Guto Barra · Editor