Minha Saudade, meaning My Longing, is a Brazilian bossa nova tune co-written by pianist João Donato and guitarist João Gilberto. The song speaks of longing for a lover who could not stay, a sentiment carried in its Portuguese lyrics. A 1997 recording featuring Donato and Gilberto was released, and the track has since appeared on later releases such as the 2011 Brazilian Classics compilation. The piece sits squarely in the soft, intimate realm of bossa nova and Brazilian jazz, often highlighted by Donato’s piano and Gilberto’s distinct guitar and vocal phrasing.
