Vinicius de Moraes, Parceiros e Amigos: Relações entre Amizade e Música

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between music and musical partnership in the work of Vinicius de Moraes,based on the dialectical perspective of Robert Hinde on interpersonal relationships and the model proposed byAdams and Bliezsner regarding friendships among adults. The material for analysis were the lyrics of songs inpartnership composed with Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra, Baden Powell and Toquinho. These compositions weresubject to analysis of content and the songs were compared for their content. The results indicated different themesin these songs, especially as (a) romantic love, (b) woman, and (c) values and lifestyles. The paper discusses therelationship between friendship and music, the contribution of the concept of cultural friendships and therelationship between friendships, cultural movements and culture.

Keywords

• Interpersonal Relations
• Friendship
• Music