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Released by Copacabana during the mid-20th century, this 78-rpm shellac disc features four tracks that highlight Ângela Maria’s status as a definitive voice of the Golden Age of Brazilian radio. During this era, the label played a crucial role in documenting the rapid evolution of MPB and samba-canção, capturing performances that balanced technical orchestral arrangements with the emotional nuance characteristic of the artist's cabaret-style delivery.

The disc serves as a snapshot of the intense professional output required of Brazilian stars in the 1950s, when recording labels relied on prolific singers to fuel the burgeoning record market. The sleeve design and mastering reflect the standard industrial output of Copacabana at the time, prioritizing durability for widespread airplay on radio stations and private phonographs, ultimately contributing to the widespread cultural reach of Maria's work.