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Metropolitano
Metropolitano formed in the late 1970s in Santos, Brazil, around brothers Cesar and Sylvinho Mazzei. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1981, and its...
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Metropolitano formed in the late 1970s in Santos, Brazil, around brothers Cesar and Sylvinho Mazzei. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1981, and its lead single "Doce Ilusão" became a national hit that year. The song's melody and lyrics about unrequited love connected with listeners across the country.
Some critics dismissed their style as sentimental, but the band kept working. They released other songs in the 1980s like "Tudo de Novo" and "Só Quero Te Amar." The core lineup included Cesar Mazzei on vocals and guitar, Sylvinho Mazzei on bass, Serginho Groisman on drums, and David Paccola on keyboards.
Their music found an audience through live performances and recordings. Over time, songs like "Doce Ilusão" became familiar to many Brazilian listeners.
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