Magalenha is a batucada style song by Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown. It was written, sung and produced by Brown with Sergio Mendes serving as executive producer. It is the second track on his studio album, Brasileiro (1992). The single was later featured in the 1998 film Dance with Me and its soundtrack.[1] Magalenha was later included on Brown's 2012 studio album Mixturada Brasileira.[2] In 2020, Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan covered Magalenha on her album, Brazil305, singing a duet with Brown as the featured vocalist. It was featured in the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas TV Spot.

"Magalenha"
Single by Carlinhos Brown
from the album Brasileiro
Released1992
GenreBatucada
Length3:37
LabelElektra Records
Songwriter(s)Carlinhos Brown
Producer(s)Carlinhos Brown/Sergio Mendes

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References

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  1. ^ "Dance with Me - Original Soundtrack". Allmusic. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "Mixturada Brasileira by Carlinhos Brown". iTunes. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Sérgio Mendes – Magalenha (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Sérgio Mendes – Magalenha / Emorio / Maracatu Atomico (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Sérgio Mendes – Magalenha (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Bellini & Mendonça Do Rio* – Magalenha". Discogs. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Magalenha 2012 - EP". iTunes Store. Retrieved 7 February 2015.