Menina Sozinha, an original composition and arrangement by Natalie Cressman, is written in a baião rhythm. The song references some of the great Brazilian composers of the genre across different time periods, from the "king of baião" Luiz Gonzaga to the great Hermeto Pascoal, who fused this rhythmic style with modern jazz harmony. Articulations are meant to be crisp, and it is important that the rhythms are played right on top of the beat in order to lock with the driving groove. Intent listening to recordings of baião will help musicians play these rhythms and articulations most authentically.