I love brasilian music but I'm a little confused on the genres. To me it feels like it's all blended together somehow. Can anyone explain to me the difference between MPB and Bossa Nova? If I'm listening to a song how can I tell which genre of the two it is

My dad showed me a live performance on youtube years ago of a woman and a man singing about "laranjas e limas" or "limao e limas" (don't remember) the song is pretty upbeat and fun, i'm not able to find it just by searching the lyrics idk if someone knows it?

Could you recommend some books to learn more about bossanova? I bought a book on bossa nova but it was very simple, there were no exercises based on existing songs, they were limited to songs created by the author of the book. it was more of a technical book, while I would like something completely different. I would like to delve deeper into the composition of Bassanova songs, having progressive difficulty with existing songs. Portuguese is fine with me too, I understand it a little. I await your advice

I am in love with the bass melody to this here number:

https://youtu.be/8p0pxlVqUHk?si=5Xu6ilSzKkCdlxp4

Unfortunately I am not talented enough to learn by ear; wondering if any musicians out there are feeling charitable and could gift us a transcription 🙏

So i’m new to the Bossa Nova scene, but I really enjoy the smooth and sweet melodies. I’ve came across Apple Music’s Best of Bossa Nova playlist and I was wondering, where should I start? What should I learn and genuinely know about this lovely genre of music? Are there any playlists you recommend? I also wanted to know what would you rate the apple Music playlist out of 10?

Sorry for asking so many questions.

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What specific genre of Bossa Nova are these songs

A night to remember - Laufey ft Beabadoobee

I'll be your home - Frank Sark

Bring me to you Morena - Frank Sark

Hi everyone! I am looking for suggestions about where I can learn to play bossa nova (any of the instruments including voice) in Brazil? Ideally this would also be English friendly or very beginner Portuguese friendly! (I’m also open to other forms of Brazilian music)

I would like to plan a trip around learning any advice is welcomed. Thank you!

Céu’s electronic fusion of bossa nova with elements of blues, pop, reggae, and jazz have made her a force within the Brazilian music scene. The São Paulo-native is a 4-time Prêmio Multishow and 3-time Latin Grammy Award winner with 2 decades in the industry under her belt.

As she tours her seventh studio album – Novela – this fall, her show at LPR on Friday, October 18 will be her first in NYC in 15 years! Don’t miss out! >>> https://link.dice.fm/w615d5ca776b

I’m looking for the steel drummer on her album “Naima Meu Anjo”. I have searched and searched. Any help appreciated!

Hi All, I make music for fun but and last year I decided to remix and reharmonise my first release into a bossa nova! I got feedback from brazilian friends and my extended music network - purists said it wasnt bossa nova because of the singing style and in english whereas pop enthusiasts said it wasnt contemporary enough! jeez.

I want to release another remix soon of a different song and wondered how purist and contemporary I should go? The song to be reharmonised is an 80s style pop song but wondered if anybody goes out of the way to meet the two critics e.g. deliberately modifying the melody and vocal delivery to such an extent it feels "forced" into the genre (e.g. some modern pop cover bossa novas feel like this).

Anyway, it would be roughly sounding like this one I did last year - would love to know what you think - the only way to contemporise it further is to change the drums up right now to an electronic feel https://open.spotify.com/track/7ys9d921Mn6PWf06Sl4WG5?si=f66b7122d61646bb

so i have just recently discovered bossanova as a genre and realy enjoy it but when listening to some not lofi bossanova the first thought i had was the singers sound like they came straight out of dispicable me with the vocals. thought it was funny, not trying to be offensive. (this was just my first thought during the first 10 seconds of the first time listening to bossanova)