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Global Bossa Nova Music Lyrics
Entertainment & Media Consumption
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About
This dataset provides a rich collection of Bossa Nova song lyrics and associated metadata. Bossa Nova is a distinctive style of samba that emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It is particularly known for its unique "beat", which introduced altered harmonies through unconventional chords and an innovative syncopation of traditional samba rhythms. This dataset is ideal for those interested in musicology, natural language processing, and the cultural nuances of Brazilian music.
Columns
- song_name: The title of the song. This column contains 5187 unique song titles.
- artist: The individual or group who performs the song. Notable artists include Vinicius de Moraes and Leny Andrade, each representing approximately 5% of the entries, with the remaining 90% attributed to 5479 other unique artists.
- song_lyrics: The full textual lyrics of the song.
- song_composition: Details of the group or individuals responsible for writing the song. There are 5944 unique values, with 32% listed as 'Not known' and Antonio Carlos Jobim accounting for 2% of compositions.
- song_lang: The language in which the song's lyrics are written, such as English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Portuguese accounts for 67% of the songs, English for 12%, and other languages for 21%.
Distribution
The dataset is presented in a tabular format, typically supplied as a CSV file. It encompasses over 5,000 individual Bossa Nova songs, offering a substantial volume of data for analysis. The structure includes five distinct columns, as detailed above, providing a clear and organised arrangement of song-related information.
Usage
This dataset is highly suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Developing and training Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models for music analysis or natural language processing tasks.
- Linguistic studies focusing on song lyrics and language distribution within a specific music genre.
- Research into the evolution and characteristics of Bossa Nova music.
- Analysing trends in entertainment and media consumption related to music.
Coverage
The dataset's content originates from the Bossa Nova movement, which developed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, starting from the late 1950s and early 1960s. While its origins are geographically specific, the data itself is considered global in its reach and application. It includes songs with lyrics primarily in Portuguese and English, alongside other languages. The collection features contributions from numerous artists and composers, reflecting a broad scope of Bossa Nova talent.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
- Data Scientists and AI/ML Developers: For building predictive models, recommender systems, or conducting sentiment analysis on song lyrics.
- Musicologists and Researchers: To study the musical, lyrical, and cultural aspects of the Bossa Nova genre.
- Linguists: Interested in analysing language patterns, syntax, and vocabulary within song lyrics across different languages.
- Content Creators and Media Analysts: For developing music-related content or understanding audience engagement with specific music styles.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Bossa Nova Lyrics Collection
- Brazilian Bossa Nova Song Dataset
- Global Bossa Nova Music Lyrics
- Bossa Nova Lyrics & Metadata
Attributes
Original Data Source: Bossa Nova Lyrics
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