What is Tropicalia music?

Tropicália is a unique style which conflates traditional Brazilian music with elements from other genres, ranging from avant-garde to rock ‘n’ roll. The movement developed in the 1960s, as widespread corruption and oppression spread throughout Brazil.

Who created Tropicalia?

Caetano Veloso
Tropicália was initiated by Caetano Veloso and also elaborated by him. The lyrics to his song Tropicália describe this melding of the people and cultures into one Brazilian, multicultural identity.

When was the Tropicalia movement?

1960s
Tropicália was a creative movement that originated in the late 1960s in Brazil. Encompassing music, art and writing it celebrated Brazil’s culture and people. It was also a protest movement against the lack of freedom experienced under the oppressive regime of the military government.

When did Tropicalia end?

1968
Tropicália (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɾopiˈkaʎɐ, tɾɔpiˈkaljɐ]), also known as Tropicalismo ([tɾopikɐˈlizmu, tɾɔpikaˈ-]), was a Brazilian artistic movement that arose in the late 1960s and formally ended in 1968.

How did Tropicalia change the Brazilian music scene?

Tropicália has morphed not only the Brazilian music scene itself but, the way Brazilian music is viewed. Tropicália expanded what Brazilians view as properly “authentic” and since the 90’s broadened the way international audiences experienced and understood Brazilian music.

Who are the members of the band Tropicalia?

From top left to bottom right: Tropicália greats Gal Costa, Tom Zé, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Jorge Ben. Image by Patrick Jenkins. Tropicália was a revolution, a movement of subversion and beauty that swept Brazil in the late 1960s. It was a vivid, multi-disciplinary blossom, ranging from poetry to films, theater to visual art.

Who was the composer of the album Tropicalia?

Although it was a collaborative project, the main creative forces behind the album were Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. The album experimented with unusual time signatures and unorthodox song structures, and also mixed tradition with innovation. Politically, the album expressed criticism of the coup d’état of 1964.

When did Tropicalia start performing in the UK?

Tropicalia is a London based multi-award winning group widely recognised as one of the best Brazilian show entertainment suppliers in the UK and Internationally. As an accomplished ensemble, we have been providing entertainment services for parties and events since 2003.