Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso
Album
In 1968, Brazil was gripped by military dictatorship, and Caetano Veloso responded with this kaleidoscopic cultural manifesto that launched the Tropicália movement. Merging traditional northeastern rhythms, bossa nova phrasing, psychedelic rock arrangements and satirical poetry, songs like Tropicália and Alegria, Alegria challenged political and artistic conformity. Rogério Duprat's avant-garde orchestral arrangements clash thrillingly with electric guitars, making this one of the decade's most fearless sonic rebellions.