Description
Every Brazilian knows the voice. Even those who don’t know his story know his songs.
Tim Maia was the king of Brazilian soul, a musical genius whose voice, charisma and excesses made him one of the most unforgettable figures in Latin American music. Blending soul, funk and Brazilian rhythms, he helped change the sound of a nation and inspired generations of artists.
At the height of his fame, Tim Maia made a decision that shocked Brazil. Drawn into the mysterious sect, he abandoned longtime friends, rewrote his music and walked away from the success he had spent years building
In this special two-part podcast series, musicians, friends and eyewitnesses revisit the life of a larger-than-life performer whose career was marked by extraordinary success, controversy, reinvention and chaos.
Through personal memories, remarkable stories, rare archive material and Tim Maia’s own words, this podcast reveals the man behind the legend.
