Bebel Gilberto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, NPR Music presents four very special Tiny Desk (home) concerts recorded especially for this week.
By Felix Contreras | October 15, 2020
When we invited Brazilian vocalist Bebel Gilberto to do a Tiny Desk (home) concert, we had no idea her home would have a spectacular view of speed boats gliding across the bay in Rio de Janeiro just beneath historic Sugarloaf Mountain. But those iconic sights are in fact the perfect visual backdrop for Brazilian music, and Gilberto's in particular.
Bebel Gilberto is, of course, the daughter of one of the creators of bossa nova, João Gilberto. But as she slinks into the subtle electronic samba of "Cliché," from her new album Agora, it becomes clear why she is now a standard bearer of Brazilian music. During this concert, she is accompanied by Chico Brown, the son of famed musician Carlinhos Brown and grandson of the legendary Chico Buarque.
You can feel the presence of all of that Brazilian musical royalty in one of Bebel Gilberto's most popular songs, the closing "Aganjú."
SET LIST
"Cliché"
"Na Cara"
"Aganjú"
MUSICIANS
Bebel Gilberto: vocals
Chico Brown: keys, guitar, percussion, vocals
CREDITS
Video By: Cesio Lima, Fabio Fausto, Joao Adams, Antonio Lima
Director of Photography: William Andrade
Audio By: Mauro Bianchi, Antoine Midane at Midanix Studio, Fred Coelho, Thaigo Silverio
Producer: Felix Contreras
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

[@jasonbrown6686]

I don’t speak Portuguese, but I love a lot of Brazilian music . Most I really like is from the 60s - 70s , but I’ve had a soft spot in my heart for Bebel Gilberto since I first grabbed Tanto Tempo on a whim . Beautiful voice !!!

[@ascetic3312]

That's also where I first heard her, though I also guessed she was related to Astrud and João. Of course, she was and she was fantastic.

[@02aninha]

We have new singers in Brazilian music who are great too! Some recommendations: Tiago Iorc, Sandy, AnaVitória, 5 a seco, among other things...

[@jasonbrown6686]

@@02aninha thanks Ana !! I will check these artists out . I will try to be as unbiased as possible even though most of my favorite musicians came out of the 70s regardless of region . That was just a time that was great for music in my opinion .

[@RobVespa]

It doesn't hurt that Portuguese may be the most pleasant sounding language on the planet

[@jasonbrown6686]

@@RobVespa I agree there !!!

[@darylharvey2865]

I know I've said this several times, but NPR and Tiny Desk are just amazing with their artist selections. We are not worthy...

[@nprmusic]

Thanks so much, Daryl!

[@miniena7774]

@@sdalby9127 I am. You aren't.

[@risarodrigues1153]

Yessss please get more Brazilian legends! Djavan?! Gilberto Gil?!

[@sara78889]

Yes, I love Djavan.

[@ejfhill]

Yes, Gil is one of my old favorites

[@RD-zj6vc]

Good call. Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Mariene de Castro and Teresa Cristina all need one, too.

[@wordtoyaz]

E Jorge Ben Jor

[@ds.f2032]

DJAVAN

[@janinelol]

if you’re going to add more Brazilian artists pls consider Jorge Ben, Roberta Sa, Gilberto Gil and so many more 🥺👍🏼

[@doveskylark]

Those are great choices. Recently, I have been listening to Luedji Luna. She's from Bahia. I hope she can do a tiny desk concert.

[@gabrielleite5597]

Ed Motta

[@Odiseo1967]

Yes! And Adriana Calcanhotto, Marisa Monte, Cibelle and many more.

[@deewright1]

Don’t forget djavan and caetano

[@naluisa]

Jorge Ben

[@ilovelife3328]

Bebel Gilberto! What a nice surprise! LOVE her music :)

[@DJ-tq3xp]

Same!

[@skamarfire]

Her "music" sucks bro...

[@howardlangford8087]

Listen to her singing is like floating on a cloud, such a sweet voice.

[@howardlangford8087]

@@takayukiishiguro It's very refreshing to hear a voice that makes all seem good and gentle in the world , like going back to a time when we knew nothing about all this pandemic , or anything else of surfing . Just a cool breeze blowing on our faces on a hot summer day. Thanks

[@howardlangford8087]

@@takayukiishiguro I agree

[@salomeavalosoliveira4015]

Bebel is just a treasure! Daughter of two legends (João Gilberto and Miúcha), also niece of Chico Buarque. Tiny Desk productions are absolutely magic! Thanks.

[@skamarfire]

She is just a mediocre singer

[@Rai_S82]

THAT VIEW 😍🤯

[@orangeprincess1987]

HER VOICE IS HEAVENLY. I own several of her albums! Love her!

[@JuliaGo03]

a energia da Bebel é tudo porém, ESSA VISTA!!! Irmão....

[@drikaah3770]

Verdade 😅👌 Maravilhosa

[@jonascarvalho7331]

Just a small correction in description: Actually, the mountain behind her is not Sugar Loaf but the Dois Irmãos (two Brothers) mountain, the one you see at Ipanema beach (as eveyone might know this one) :D Her apartment is in the Lagoa neighborhood, right in the center of Rio de Janeiro south zone.

[@ThiagoDom]

Bad correction bro. This is not Corcovado. This is the "Morro dois Irmaos" Two brothers Mountain!! (:

[@jonascarvalho7331]

@@ThiagoDom pôôôô... Verdade, brother. E olha que eu moro em Ipanema... Do lado! Valeu!

[@Danilo-O]

educou toda

[@robertprehatney5080]

Obrigado! O segundo irmao e escondido!

[@modifiedcontent]

It's a "historic" mountain for "Hispanic Heritage".

[@WerkFilmes]

I really liked and apreciatte the choose of Bebel Gilberto. But my mind still working trying understand a brazilian singer in the National Hispanic Heritage Month!!!!

[@jmaresende]

Muitos falando aqui da Bebel Gilberto e da vista, então, vou falar só do músico que a acompanha, que é o Chico Brown (não sabe quem é? Não tenha vergonha de dar um google...). Ele só não fez chover, nesse vídeo.

[@luisfernandogoncalves1807]

gigante

[@anag5344]

Sim! Ele toca com uma mão, vai arranjando tudo com a outra... literalmente!

[@ziraldo51]

As ideias dele sao demais ,porem esta rolando ai um playback forte por trás :)

[@zuridamasceno9245]

Filho de quem né, a fruta nunca cai longe do pé!

[@camileytv]

A voz dele mandou mal

[@pliniojunior9208]

caralho, com essa vista eu nem sairia de casa.

[@samuelcoronel6650]

Y con esa mujer!

[@rafaeloliveira1048]

This place is amazing!

[@NotYourTypicalNegro]

I remember where I was when her first album Tanto Tempo hit and I listened to it.

[@fabriciopersa]

"Eu quero é solução e ação" - Que Aganju ilumine o nosso tempo. This is face of Brazil, high quality music.

[@benjaminmoshatama6839]

Beautiful. Love Bebel. Love from South Africa.

[@SRoy-jx8my]

With that last name, she cannot go wrong!!!😍

[@PedroL-sr7nb]

She went wrong though

[@ronin84]

I thought I was the coolest kid on the planet listening to Bebel in the early 2000s. Tanto Tempo is timeless, as is her voice.

[@arcticrunning8370]

NPR brought me here. Dog got me interested. Stayed because of the music.

[@prestok]

About that "In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month": Brazilians are Latinos, yes, but not Hispanic. Latino is a broader term.

[@IsuiGtz]

this

[@pastense]

I was gonna say this. But honestly, I'm not mad at it. Music is universal. Technically, us Filipinos should be Hispanic too, but we're not included. Again, I'm not mad. I love all peoples! And all musics!

[@matthias.hess1]

"Hispanic" is also a problematic term as it emphasizes European heritage when a substantial Latin population has indigenous and African heritage. So I'm surprised NPR chose to use it.

[@soniakiwi]

@@matthias.hess1 Thank you. I needed to hear that.

[@vdsilva6806]

Bebel, the smooth simplicity of Bossa Nova, Brazil in the background.... what more can I want?

[@zpektaQu2lar]

In the early 2000s attended her concert in Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA. It was absolutely amazing, the best concert I ever attended. I'll never forget it. That voice!!!

[@JeffmChicago]

Brazil has to be one of if not The Coolest place on Earth. Beautiful Bebel. Thank you for your music. I love it.

[@veritasinvicta8128]

This woman has the voice of an angel. I'm American and discovered her work in 2005.

[@dinavaldiviaosorio8602]

Maravilloso, hermosa voz, un encanto, siempre la escuché pero no sabia su nombre. Ahora podré buscar y escuchar todas sus canciones!!! Que felicidad😃🎊🎉

[@plumbawl5977]

" I'm Singing This Melody For You " (and The Puppy) AWE-All the very best!

[@Ancin47]

Best Background in Tiny Desk history!

[@lauragwillim1055]

Yes yes yes. I had to research it. It’s Rio de Janiero!

[@rosefnd]

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas - Rio de Janeiro.

[@Rossboe1]

Even the dog can't believe the view!!!!

[@geniceschumann7983]

I love you music Bebel ❤️❤️I wish I can get tickets to her upcoming tour in Los Angeles it sold out so fast.

[@hazymagick]

Soooo beautiful, I am in love with bossa nova, my heart and myself sang along

[@mimi11111]

i cant stop admiring the view of her house, lindaaaaa

[@SD-wg3xo]

I needed this, I just didn't know it yet.

[@deboranunessantos741]

Chico Brown is a such good musician! He brings in his DNA the best of brazilian music: Chico Buarque (grandson's) and Carlinhos Brown (son's). Great performance!

[@TreavorUnion]

I remember Aganju from the Six Feet Under soundtrack. The backdrop is amazingly beautiful.

[@fredb.8383]

There used to be a Brasilian radio station in the US. Loved my trips to Rio y Recife. Great people and music.

[@PentameronSV]

0:00 - *Cliché* (3:28) 4:29 - *Na Cara* (7:37) 8:18 - *Aganjú*

[@Nova-up6zo]

Hi,thank you !

[@sammywestenberger9303]

You’re welcome

[@anarosacavalcante3866]

Thank you so much! Muito obrigada!!

[@smaivr4068]

LOVE IT! Agora is definitely a classic, majestic production and Bebel’s voice better than ever!

[@arturoldge830]

SEÑORONA!! There is music all over and in her

[@RenatoVera]

Que vista!!!! Bebel é sensacional, só podia ser cria da eterna lenda, João.

[@febrianadi1122]

Bebel Gilberto is live forever!!!

[@amyd7794]

I’ve loved her for so many years

[@JordCA]

Yeah, the last song is amazing. Love that backdrop in Rio! ...love walking around that lake.

[@5aphios]

Omg, omg, omg! She is one of my absolute favorites ever in life! 💓💓💓💓

[@retroblak]

I forgot how beautiful your voice is. Your music holds a lot of happy memories for me. Lovely to hear your voice again ❤️🤗🎼

[@JakeXXXJeff]

I was just about to order all her CDs at once and thought I'd listen to one of her tunes and BAM - NPR never ceases to amaze!

[@NileSings]

The new album is incredible

[@ejfhill]

What a wonderful way to start my day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@bln.sastranegara]

Heavenly voice, beautiful music and spectacular view 😍😍😍 ... thank you NPR for brighten my day

[@anarosacavalcante3866]

Woooww!! Que lindoooo!!! Que bom ouvir ótima música, e em português!!! 💚💚💛💛🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 orgulho de ser brasileira!!

Bebel Gilberto is fantastic.

[@pedrutube4755]

Ela voltou pra te embalar... Te amo, Bebel ❤️

[@jonkid23]

Just to clarify, Brazilians ain't hispanic.

[@carmensmithaguirre3049]

They're not?

[@Jvictorcsic]

@@carmensmithaguirre3049 no

[@carmensmithaguirre3049]

@@Jvictorcsic why not

[@ricardoemidio7692]

@@carmensmithaguirre3049 Brazil was a colony of Portugal, not Spain like the rest of the countries of Latin America. Americans should study more history and geography, you're becoming memes regarding to these kind of subjects very often.

[@carmensmithaguirre3049]

@@ricardoemidio7692 So would Portuguese people be considered White and not Hispanic?

[@Rossboe1]

I love the Grant Nelson remix of River Song, thats what brought me here, but this set is beautiful. My favorite was the second song.

[@baconatorrrrrrr]

I'm watching this at almost 5 am in the morning and I couldn't be happier :)

[@rodrigoalves1944]

Same.

[@willtrader3692]

Racionais mcs NPR

[@Velhasmusicas]

até a NPR é mundial e o palmeiras não

[@zainnelima1791]

Seria meu sonho?

[@drapala97]

npr tem uma pegada mais acústica, não daria liga com racionais

[@filipeviana2187]

@@drapala97 na música, tudo da liga! Racionais Forever

[@renan_andrade]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@michaelcastro6731]

I love the closing song Aganjú. Bebel has such an amazing voice and Chico Brown is a talented muscian.

[@CrudeleSpina]

That a magical voice! And this view from windows is pretty cool.

[@lauragwillim1055]

That view is spectacular and with her music it’s perfecto!

[@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide]

She's an amazing musician, just like her father.

[@diegoas5591]

Bebel Gilberto is always amazing! Our brazilian goddess!

[@thamilima7452]

Lindíssima! Estou muito contente por ver a presença de artistas Brasileiros por aqui. Obrigado, NPR music!

[@guibarros151]

O Brasil hoje está muito contente com ela. 😑

[@DiandraStarShine]

oh, wow, that view is Everything!..so beautiful! never have I seen Rio from that perspective before, with the Bay in the background..truly a gorgeous location..and Bebel Gilberto has some pretty amazing vocal stylings, too!🎼🌎🎶🌺🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Vera-kh8zj]

this is not the bay, but the lake. Yes, gorgeous.

[@regentrhyme7131]

@@Vera-kh8zj no, it's the lagoon

[@oneofseven777]

A Pretty Lady, with a Pretty Voice!

[@lapetisa20]

Absolute legend.

[@vickylikesthis]

what a stunning background view

[@lauragwillim1055]

I was wondering where it was. Learned it’s Rio de Janeiro! It’s so beautiful!

[@brigitter.2350]

Bebel est toujours aussi envoûtante ! Rien n'égale la musique brésilienne !

[@ji__shu]

bebel사랑해 please come to korea again!

[@TheCamilocedeno]

What a gorgeous view to accompany this gorgeous music.

[@queenofsanity3004]

Yassss Queen! The atmosphere just changed. 🧘🏾‍♀️

[@tangt4860]

Thanks Bebel for the wonderful music and the fabulous view of Rio. The dark clouds suddenly gathering near the mountaintop was spectacular but is also symptomatic of the climate change that we too face in Singapore. Good luck on your album.

[@OldPanterka8]

Thank you for introducing as a world to the music from such a amzing places. I love it.

[@caiqueamoreira3045]

eu estava atrás dessa live desde a gravação ficou simplesmente tudoooooooo, Bebel você está maravilhosa!

[@AndersonHenriqueHRV]

Brazilian music is wonderful

[@crixfranca]

amo a voz dessa mulher, é fantástica

[@heitorp]

there are so many other awesome Brazilian musicians - hermeto pascoal, jaques morelenbaum, Egberto gismonti!

[@marcmayhem0412]

The voice, the sound, the view. Just amazing. Definitely one of the best Tiny Desk posts ever.

[@DRMegaone]

Back in 2001 I bought the Tampo Tempo Remixes not knowing while exploring as a young adult genres I had never listened to before. Today I discovered the João Gilberto - Amoroso album while KZbin surfing. His music was so incredible. If finally struck me to see if he's related to Bebel. Lo and behold the full circle. Life is a blessing.

[@michaelmoraga2926]

San Francisco, year 2000, Bimbo's 365 Club, front row, so much fun... Oh Bebel! ❤️

[@anishapeter4744]

Bebel Gilberto is always a vibe 🥰🥰

[@Mr.otaka108]

Can't get enough of this one. Top 3 tiny desk for me. I love this.

[@alexruiz421]

Extraordinary! beautiful, Greetings from Mexico

[@sarahjanny6914]

ai, bebel! não tem como não te amar. só descobri o álbum Agora agora, e tô COMPLETAMENTE viciada.

[@tristanoibba9124]

This is pure bliss!!

[@343LIZ]

e eu pensando que o filho do Carlinhos Brown ainda fosse uma criança...ai to velha

[@mauricioferreira2794]

Meu país RJ representando ❤️

[@wagnerleopoldino]

Bebel eu te amo!!! Em 2008 fui num show em Campinas, e tive a sorte de conhecê-la! Que experiência deliciosa. Ela foi sensacional com a gente. Meu sonho revê-la.

[@rodrigoalvestv]

Que privilégio 😍

[@lucianowind]

One of most finest brazilian singer and her musical style!

[@ixcompletepsynce6272]

shes the background to my peace

[@ronaldomelo9255]

Aceita !!! É filha de João Gilberto com muito talento todos... e também Chicos das dinastias o universo que resolve...

[@LIVYtheINFJ]

존버는 승리한다.... I've been secretly waiting for you here Bebel ♥

[@fabiolemes3395]

IN ENGLISH... THE SOUND TRACK OF MY LIFE - BEBEL GILBERTO IS IN IT.

[@roxanalisettequintanillapo3665]

morar lá com essa vista da cidade maravilhosa.. incrivel!

[@heidimelo758]

Yay! Love seeing Brazilian artists like this! Please do more, NPR! Brazil has such a rich music scene, even beyond bossanova/samba. Sidenote: I need that parrot-print fringe dress. Stat.

[@BV-uq6fy]

Ah como eu amo este Brasil maravilhoso!! Obrigada Deus por estes seres maravilhosos e o melhor visual do TD até hoje.

[@cacaramos06]

Sensacional! Amei, estará nos favoritos do Tiny Desk....

[@MackenzieKuenz]

please please please bring more brazilian artists onto tiny desk TO IMPLORANDOOOO (I am begging)... try tierry, o poeta, a dama, unha pintada, ludmilla, saulo, literally anyoneeeee

[@endahsetyowati8367]

Bebel thanks for the beautiful music as well as the incredible sound engineer

[@Plantswithny]

Recently came across a copy of Tanto Tempo at Goodwill and my heart nearly skipped a beat! Such an amazing piece of work

[@aloiziolows]

Grande cantora mas pecaram no excesso de edição de áudio. Tiny Desk é sobre o som soar o mais real possível, mesmo que desafinado, mesmo que simples...

[@kristoff_silva]

mas essa moça aí já era fake antes do computador, rs.

[@soniakiwi]

Muito verdade

[@dannysandoval4005]

I have always have loved her and her beautiful music - please continue... on and on and on... Bebel!