Jacintho

Jacintho is a Brazilian band that formed in the early 2000s. Their music draws from traditional Brazilian folk, bossa nova, and the psychedelic experimentation of the 1960s, with bands like Os Mutantes and Gilberto Gil mentioned as influences. The group includes Jacintho de Almeida on vocals and guitar, Chico Martins on bass, and Lucas Tavares on drums.

Their 2004 single "Prelúdio Para Um Tropical Desespero" became a breakout track, establishing their melancholic, introspective sound. Other songs like "Mas Se Cê," "Tem Gente Ficando Loca," and "Dose Proibida" show their range within that emotional territory. Some critics have found their work overly pessimistic, but the band has generally kept to their own artistic vision.

Their discography includes albums like Sinfonia para Corações Aflitos (2007), A Máquina do Desespero (2011), Estrela Cadente (2014), and Valsa do Desespero (2018). The music tends to be raw and vulnerable, avoiding polished production in favor of something more immediate.