A Brazilian group that blended samba, bossa nova, and rock 'n' roll, with lyrics that tangled with censors.
For their sound, start with 'Tu Sentando'. To get a sense of their cheeky, censored edge, 'K-o Com Seu Marido' is a good example.
They were one of those bands that captured a specific, restless Rio de Janeiro energy in the 1960s. Their hit 'A Novinha Virou Mulher' was a national sensation, and tracks like 'Tu Sentando' show their knack for a catchy, driving groove. They also worked with major figures like Chico Buarque and Gal Costa, placing them right in the mix of that era's scene.
They formed in Rio in the early 1960s with Edson Cordeiro on vocals. Their 1966 self-titled album and 1969's 'Os Vadios Cantam Chico Buarque' bookend a period where their lyrics sometimes got them into legal trouble with authorities.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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