Trio Ternura was a Brazilian vocal group formed as a family act, originally consisting of siblings Jurema, Robson, and Jussara Lourenço da Silva. Emerging in the late 1960s/early 1970s, they blended soul influences with MPB (música popular brasileira), creating a distinct sound that stood apart from tropicália trends. Their 1971 self-titled album leaned into psychedelic soul, while later material like their dancefloor staple "A Gira" (1973) showed their versatility. By 1974, they evolved into Quinteto Ternura, adding members Léo and Zé Roberto to their lineup and collaborating with arranger Arthur Verocai. Though they appeared on influential programs like Jovem Guarda, their groove-forward approach owed more to American R&B than traditional Brazilian genres, making them standouts in Brazil's 1970s soul-pop scene.
While primarily active through the 1970s, their music experienced a resurgence in recent years through reissues like Groovie Records' 2020 pressing of their 1971 album. Tracks like "A Raposa" and "Selado Com Um Beijo" showcase their signature harmonies over rhythms that still move modern dancefloors, cementing their status as hidden gems of Brazilian soul.
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