Beyond Ipanema

Beyond Ipanema

90 mins | Documentary | Oct. 11, 2009

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.

Beyond Ipanema

90 mins | Documentary | Oct. 11, 2009

Beyond Ipanema
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.
Producers Beyond Ipanema Films
Original title Beyond Ipanema
Directors Guto Barra
Writers

Cast

Bebel Gilberto

as Self

Caetano Veloso

as Self

David Byrne

as Self

Tom Zé

as Self

Gilberto Gil

as Self

Seu Jorge

as Self