6 Músicas CENSURADAS na DITADURA! 🤐❌

Summary

This video explores the impact of Brazil's military dictatorship from 1968 onwards, particularly through the lens of censored music. It highlights how artists used clever metaphors and allegories to circumvent strict censorship, with iconic songs like Raul Seixas’ 'Mosca na Sopa', Chico Buarque's 'Apesar de Você', and Caetano Veloso's 'É Proibido Proibir'. The video dives into the stories behind these songs, their messages of resistance, and the creative ways they challenged the regime. It emphasizes the role of music in sparking political discourse and contributing to Brazil’s eventual return to democracy.

Takeaways

• 😀 The AI-5 decree, implemented in 1968, suspended citizens' rights and allowed military authorities to censor media and art in Brazil, leading to increased surveillance and restrictions.
• 😀 Artists, especially musicians, were forced to be creative with their work, often using metaphors and indirect language to avoid censorship by the military regime.
• 😀 Raul Seixas' song 'Mosca na Sopa' used the metaphor of a fly in the soup to represent revolutionaries against the military dictatorship, cleverly avoiding direct criticism.
• 😀 Chico Buarque's song 'Apesar de Você' was initially approved by censors despite its political undertones but was later banned after becoming a hit, highlighting the power of subtle protest.
• 😀 Caetano Veloso's song 'É Proibido Proibir' directly challenged the military regime and was a symbol of youth rebellion, though it faced heavy criticism and was met with hostile reactions at its performance.
• 😀 'Cálice,' a collaboration between Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil, used biblical references and wordplay to criticize censorship and the regime's violence, becoming one of the most powerful protest songs despite being initially banned.
• 😀 'Pra Não Dizer Que Não Falei das Flores,' composed by Geraldo Vandré, became an anthem of resistance and called for a more radical approach to combating the military dictatorship, resulting in the song being banned and Vandré going into exile.
• 😀 The song 'O Bêbado e a Equilibrista,' which was initially about Charlie Chaplin, became an emblem of Brazil's Amnesty Campaign, symbolizing the desire for justice and the return of exiles.
• 😀 The song 'O Bêbado e a Equilibrista' was never censored and became a rallying cry for those pushing for the return of exiled artists and political prisoners during the military dictatorship.
• 😀 The role of music and art in resisting the military dictatorship in Brazil highlights the power of creative expression in the face of repression, with many songs becoming key symbols of protest and hope.

Q & A

What was the AI-5, and why was it significant during the Brazilian military dictatorship?

The AI-5 (Institutional Act No. 5) was a decree issued in 1968 by the military regime in Brazil, granting them the authority to suppress civil rights and expand censorship. It allowed the government to ban political opposition, control the media, and severely restrict freedom of expression. It marked a period of intense repression during the dictatorship.

How did the military regime influence Brazilian music and artists during the dictatorship?

The military regime closely monitored and censored music and artistic expression. Artists had to be creative, often using figurative language, metaphors, and subliminal messages to avoid censorship. Any direct criticism of the government would likely be blocked, so artists like Raul Seixas and Chico Buarque had to find indirect ways to voice their opposition.

What is the hidden message behind Raul Seixas' song 'Mosca na Sopa'?

'Mosca na Sopa' (Fly in the Soup) was a song by Raul Seixas that appeared to be a lighthearted track but contained a deeper political message. The 'fly' was a metaphor for revolutionaries opposed to the regime, and the song conveyed the persistence of resistance against efforts to suppress the opposition.

Why was the song 'Apesar de Você' by Chico Buarque initially censored?

'Apesar de Você' (Despite You) by Chico Buarque was initially censored due to its indirect criticism of the regime. Although it was presented as a love song about a couple, the lyrics were seen as a thinly veiled critique of the dictatorship, which led to it being banned on the radio shortly after its release.

How did Caetano Veloso's song 'É Proibido Proibir' challenge the military regime?

'É Proibido Proibir' (It Is Forbidden to Forbid) by Caetano Veloso, released in 1968, was a direct challenge to the authoritarian rule of the military regime. The song's title, borrowed from student protests in Paris, and its performance with avant-garde visuals, created a stir, symbolizing the opposition's desire for freedom and expression.

What made the song 'Cálice' by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil such a powerful protest?

'Cálice' (Chalice) was a collaboration between Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil, using a biblical reference to convey the pain and suffering of the Brazilian people under the military regime. The double meaning of the song's lyrics, combining religious imagery with political resistance, made it a profound statement against censorship and repression.

Why was the song 'Pra Não Dizer que Não Falei das Flores' by Geraldo Vandré controversial?

'Pra Não Dizer que Não Falei das Flores' (To Not Say I Didn't Speak of the Flowers) became controversial because its lyrics called for resistance against the regime and promoted the idea of fighting back against oppression. Despite being banned from festivals, it became a symbol of the anti-dictatorship movement.

What role did the song 'O Bêbado e a Equilibrista' play in the Brazilian resistance during the dictatorship?

'O Bêbado e a Equilibrista' (The Drunk and the Acrobat) became a symbol of the struggle for amnesty during the dictatorship. The song, which initially had no political undertones, later took on a new meaning as it was interpreted as a tribute to the exiled and the victims of the regime, especially in the context of Brazil's push for political amnesty.

How did the military regime's censorship impact the creativity of Brazilian artists?

Censorship forced Brazilian artists to be more creative, using allegory, metaphors, and hidden messages to criticize the regime without directly confronting it. Artists like Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, and Raul Seixas had to use subtext and symbolism to express their opposition to the dictatorship while avoiding government censorship.

What was the significance of the 1979 political amnesty in Brazil?

The 1979 political amnesty in Brazil marked the end of one of the most oppressive periods of the military dictatorship. It allowed exiled political opponents and dissidents to return to Brazil, signaling a gradual return to democracy. Songs like 'O Bêbado e a Equilibrista' became symbols of this period of hope and reconciliation.