Pernilongos

Pernilongos formed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1960s with Walter Wanderley on piano, Luiz Melodia handling vocals and guitar, and Raul de Souza on percussion. Their sound mixed samba, jazz, and psychedelic rock, which caught on with Brazil's counterculture at the time.

In 1973 they released "11 - 3. 4. 0," a song whose title comes from piano notes. Its unconventional structure and themes drew both deep listener connection and criticism from conservative corners of Brazilian music. The track became their most recognized work, though other songs like "Benzodiazepínico" and "Contracultura" also circulated.

Internal tensions and substance issues led to lineup shuffles through the 1970s. Their output slowed and they disbanded in the early 1980s. Later, their music found a smaller, dedicated audience in underground circles who kept playing records like "Cynderella 1988" and "1987."