O Cafofo

O Cafofo formed in Brazil during the early 1970s, a period of political tension. The group was led by Tom Zé, who brought together musicians like Sergio Dias and Lanny Gordin. Their sound wasn't easy to categorize, pulling from samba and rock while leaving room for something more experimental.

In 1973 they released an album called "O Plano," which included the title track of the same name. That song, along with another called "Sai Da Lombra," became central to their work. The music caught some attention from authorities, and "O Plano" was reportedly kept off the radio. They kept playing shows regardless, finding listeners who responded to what they were doing.

Their recordings from that time have a certain rough, psychedelic edge. They didn't stick around as a permanent fixture, but the music from that brief period, especially the "O Plano" material, has a specific place in the story of that era's Brazilian music.