Paulo Scaraboto came up in Santos, Brazil, where he grew up hearing samba, bossa nova, and MPB. In the mid-1970s he started a band with his name on it, mixing those Brazilian rhythms with rock and psychedelic touches. Their 1977 single "Flor do Sol" caught on widely, with its melody and lyrics connecting across the country.
Scaraboto sang with a soulful, direct voice, and the band's sound had enough pop appeal to reach beyond traditional listeners. Songs like "Morena" and "Te Querer Assim" kept that balance of Brazilian roots and contemporary arrangement. He was known for being outspoken about politics and social issues, which sometimes put him at odds with authorities during the military regime.
His music stayed grounded in Brazilian forms even as it borrowed from rock. The recordings from that period have a warm, live feel, and "Flor do Sol" in particular still turns up on playlists and radio decades later.
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