Tropicalia

Tropicália emerged in Brazil during the late 1960s, a vibrant and cheeky blend of traditional Brazilian sounds, rock, and even a sprinkle of avant-garde madness, all in defiance of the military dictatorship. The resulting sound is a delightful mishmash, combining samba rhythms with psychedelic rock, like if your favourite carnival band were suddenly taken over by a bunch of groovy hippies. It’s a cultural phenomenon, proving that music can challenge oppression whilst making you want to dance like no one’s watching, even if they clearly are.