Forrozão Tropykália

Forrozão Tropykália formed in Fortaleza in 1985, with João de Aquino on accordion, Petrônio Gondim on vocals, and Benjamim Ferreira on percussion. They mixed traditional forró rhythms with elements of psychedelic rock and funk, which didn't sit well with some traditional listeners at first.

Their song 'Planeta de Cores' became particularly well-known. Other tracks like 'Você Fugiu de Mim' and 'Não Dá Prazer' show their approach to blending styles.

The group worked with artists like David Byrne and Gilberto Gil. Their music kept a focus on forró's core rhythms while incorporating other sounds, creating a specific kind of hybrid that drew both fans and critics.