Pombo correio

The song Pombo Correio, with its duration of 2 minutes and 10 seconds, is a piece that invites reflection from its first measures. It was originally released in 1965, as part of the debut album of the same name by Maria Bethânia. This first work, which saw the light of day in LP format in mono, was later reissued in 1971 in stereo, and subsequently, in 1996, a remastered version was released on CD.

Maria Bethânia, born as Maria Bethânia Vianna Telles Velloso in Santo Amaro, Bahia, in 1946, began her musical journey in 1964. Her debut took place at the Opinião concert in Rio de Janeiro. The following year, in 1965, her national popularity soared thanks to the single Carcará, solidifying her presence in the Brazilian music scene. She comes from a family with a strong connection to the arts, being the sister of singer-songwriters Caetano Veloso and Mabel Velloso, and aunt of musicians Belô Velloso and Jota Velloso. Throughout her career, she has released around 50 studio albums, establishing herself as one of Brazil’s most prominent artists, with sales exceeding 26 million copies.