Os Mutantes

Brazilian musical group

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Os Mutantes was a Brazilian musical group formed in São Paulo in 1966. They were pioneers of the Tropicalismo movement, which blended Brazilian musical styles with international rock and pop influences. The band's experimental sound incorporated psychedelic rock, bossa nova, and avant-garde elements, often featuring unconventional instrumentation and studio effects. Their innovative approach challenged the musical norms of the time and contributed to a vibrant cultural scene in Brazil during a period of political upheaval. Os Mutantes' unique style and artistic vision made them influential figures in Brazilian music history.1

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Gilberto Gil
…circensis, alongside Veloso, Costa, Neto, Os Mutantes, and others. With Veloso, Bethânia, and Costa, he later formed the group Doces Bárbaros (“Sweet Barbarians”). The military dictatorship then in power in Brazil found the Tropicália movement to be such a threat to the social order that it arrested and imprisoned Gil…
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…circensis, alongside Veloso, Costa, Neto, Os Mutantes, and others. With Veloso, Bethânia, and Costa, he later formed the group Doces Bárbaros (“Sweet Barbarians”). The military dictatorship then in power in Brazil found the Tropicália movement to be such a threat to the social order that it arrested and imprisoned Gil…
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