Caetano Veloso (a.k.a. Álbum Branco, which means White Album, in Portuguese) is an album released in Brazil in 1969, being the third album by Caetano Veloso, his second solo. It is considered by many one of Veloso's best, and one that represents Tropicália. A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Tropicalismo, also known as Tropicália, is a Brazilian art movement that arose in the late 1960s and encompassed theatre, poetry and music, among other forms. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Rogerio Duprat (7 February 1932 - 26 October 2006) was a Brazilian composer and musician. ... Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. ... Tropicalismo, also known as Tropicália, is a Brazilian art movement that arose in the late 1960s and encompassed theatre, poetry and music, among other forms. ...

The album vocals and acoustic guitars were recorded in a small recording studio in Salvador, where Veloso was confined for defying the authoritarian Brazilian government of the time, after spent some time arrested in Rio de Janeiro. He recorded the vocals, and Gilberto Gil the acoustic guitar, which were sent to arranger and producer Rogério Duprat, who added layers of electric guitars, horns, bass, drums and other instruments in a more professional studio in São Paulo. This article is about the Brazilian city. ... The military maintained power in Brazil from 1964 until March 1985 because of political struggles within the regime and Brazilian elite. ... Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates: Country Brazil Region Southeast State Rio de Janeiro Government  - Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Area  - City 1,260 km²  (486. ... The minister sets the rhythm for Brazils culture policy Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter, and the countrys current Minister of Culture. ... In music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch, such as a lead sheet. ... A person who creates music, produces compositions and records other composers compositions. ... Rogerio Duprat (7 February 1932 - 26 October 2006) was a Brazilian composer and musician. ... Nickname: Motto: Non ducor, duco(Latin) I am not led, I lead Location in the São Paulo state. ...

The album, like his predecessor, is very eclectic (a characteristic of the Tropicália movement), with songs that vary from Bossa Nova, Psychedelic Rock, Carnival music, traditional Bahian music, Fado, Tango, and others. It has songs in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. It has some of his most famous songs, like "Irene", "Atrás do Trio Elétrico", and "Não Identificado". Tropicalismo, also known as Tropicália, is a Brazilian art movement that arose in the late 1960s and encompassed theatre, poetry and music, among other forms. ... For other uses, see Bossa nova (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Carnival or Carnivale is an annual Christian festival season. ... Flag of Bahia See other Brazilian States Capital Salvador Largest City Salvador Area 564 273 km² Population   - Total   - Density 13 070 250 23. ... Fado (translated as destiny or fate) is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. ... Tango music is traditionally played by an orquesta típica, a sextet which includes two violins, piano, doublebass, and two bandoneons. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Track listing

1. "Irene" (Caetano Veloso) - 3:48
2. "The Empty Boat" (Capinan/Caetano Veloso) - 4:15
3. "Marinheiro Só" (Folklore; author unknown) - 3:29
4. "Lost in the Paradise" (Caetano Veloso) - 3:27
5. "Atrás do Trio Elétrico" (Caetano Veloso) - 2:45
6. "Os Argonautas" (Caetano Veloso) - 2:47
7. "Carolina" (Chico Buarque) - 2:38
8. "Cambalache" (Enrique Santos Discépolo) - 2:31
9. "Não Identificado" (Caetano Veloso) - 4:03
10. "Chuvas de Verão" (Fernando Lobo) - 2:51
11. "Acrílico" (Rogério Duarte/Rogério Duprat/Caetano Veloso) - 3:01
12. "Alfômega" (Gilberto Gil) - 5:58