The Girl from Ipanema
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Getz/Gilberto (1964)
Sensory Profile
Notes: breezy, romantic, melodic
Recommended for: focus meditation sleep
A bossa nova classic that describes the beauty of a girl walking to the beach.
Cultural Context
Bossa nova is a genre that blends samba and jazz, originating in Brazil in the late 1950s.
Listening Prompt
Imagine yourself on a sunny beach in Rio de Janeiro.
What to Expect
A gentle rise and fall in melody that reflects the rhythms of the ocean.
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Listen with care
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Moods: calm, contemplative, warm