The Art of Olga Praguer Coelho brings back to life one of the most extraordinary Brazilian musicians of the 20th century — a singer and guitarist who captivated audiences worldwide and helped shape Brazil’s cultural presence abroad.
From early radio success in Rio de Janeiro to triumphant European tours, from performances at the White House for Eleanor Roosevelt to her artistic partnership with Andrés Segovia — who created exclusive voice-and-guitar arrangements for her — Olga built an international career few artists of her generation achieved.
This album gathers historic recordings — some rare and unavailable for decades — showcasing her remarkable artistry. The repertoire travels across Brazil, Latin America, and Europe, featuring works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Manuel de Falla, and Alessandro Scarlatti, alongside folk songs and iconic classics that defined her concerts.
Why this album belongs in your collection:
The rare fusion of refined classical singing and masterful self-accompanied guitar
A multicultural program performed in multiple languages
Carefully restored historical recordings
An essential document for lovers of Brazilian music and classical guitar
More than a compilation, this release is a cultural revival — a chance to hear an artist who was ahead of her time, including her pioneering use of nylon strings in concert performance.
If you value historical recordings, expressive artistry, and the roots of Brazilian musical identity, this is essential listening.
Add The Art of Olga Praguer Coelho to your collection and experience a voice and guitar that once enchanted the world — and still does.
TRACKLIST:
01 POPULAR BRAZILIAN MOTIF, A Mosca na Moça 3’06”
Odeon 10514/December 29, 1929/Olga Praguer Coelho, guitar
02 POPULAR BRAZILIAN MOTIF (adapted by Olga P. Coelho),Virgem do Rosário 2’17”
Victor 34042/April, 1936/R. Guimarães & João Nogueira, guitars
03 OLGA P. COELHO; GASPAR COELHO, Cantiga Ingênua 3’02”
Victor 34056/ May, 1936/ Pereira Filho & Luiz Bittencourt, guitars
04 OLGA P. COELHO; EDUARDO TORINHO, Bahiana 2’31”
Victor 34056/May, 1936/Irmãos Carolino, guitars
05 POPULAR BRAZILIAN MELODY (adapted by Olga P. Coelho), Róseas Flores 2’38”
Deutscher Rundfunk broadcast/November 17, 1936/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
06 TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN SONG (arr. Jorge Añez), Agáchate el Sombrerito 2’39”
Deutscher Rundfunk broadcast/May 31, 1938/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
07 TRADITIONAL MEXICAN SONG, La Cucaracha [with introduction] 3’06”
CBS Radio broadcast/January 29, 1942/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
08 TRADITIONAL SPANISH SONG (arr. Andrés Segovia), Canción Andaluza 2’15”
Traditional Spanish song,/Hargail MW 700/1944/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
09 MANUEL DE FALLA (arr. Andrés Segovia), Asturiana 2’08”
Parlophone RO 20580/1949/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
10 MANUEL DE FALLA (arr. Andrés Segovia), Nana 1’39”
Hargail MW 700/1944/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
11 FOLKLORIC BRAZILIAN SONG, O Rei Mandou me Chamá 1’39”
Parlophone RO 20599/1949/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
12 JOSÉ CARLOS BURLE, Meu Limão, Meu Limoeiro [with introduction] 3’17”
RCA Victor 26-9018/1947/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
13 HEKEL TAVARES, Danҫa do Caboclo 1’02”
Parlophone RO 20599/1949/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
14 FRANCISCO AMOR, La Mulita [with introduction] 4’16”
RCA Victor 26-9019/1947/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
15 MARIE ANTOINETTE; CLARIS DE FLORIAN (arr. Andrés Segovia), C’est Mon Ami 3’44”
Vanguard VRS 7021/1954/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
16 PEDRO DE ESCOBAR (arr. Andrés Segovia), Ojos Morenicos (Spanish Renaissance villancico) 2’03”
Vanguard VRS 7021/1954/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
17 ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI (arr. Andrés Segovia), Se Florindo è Fedele 2’18”
Vanguard VRS 7021/1954/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
18 POPULAR BRAZILIAN SONG, Casinha Pequenina 3’36”
Decca DL 10018/1960/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
19 HEKEL TAVARES; MURILO ARAÚJO, Banzo 3’16”
Decca DL 10018/1960/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
20 JAIME OVALLE, Azulão 1’44”
Decca DL 10018/1960/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
21 BRASILIO ITIBERÊ, Cordão de Prata 2’02”
Decca DL 10018/1960/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
22 TRADITIONAL BRAZILIAN CHANT, Xangô 3’58”
Decca DL 10018/1960/Olga P. Coelho, guitar
Total time: 58min29s
Product Content (CD físico)
An original CD in Digipack format
Physical booklet
Brazil
United Kingdom
Portugal
United States
