Tropicalia
Tropicalia, also known as Tropicália, is a vibrant and eclectic genre of Brazilian music that emerged in the late 1960s, characterized by its daring fusion of traditional Brazilian sounds with elements of rock, folk, and psychedelic music. It embodies an avant-garde aesthetic infused with a spirit of cultural and political rebellion. The genre's pioneers, such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Gal Costa, embraced the concept of anthropophagy, metaphorically 'devouring' international influences to create a distinct sound that challenged the status quo. Tropicalia's bold experimentation with sound and its incorporation of poetic and often politically charged lyrics created a sonic tapestry that was revolutionary, reflecting the turbulent socio-political atmosphere of the era while celebrating Brazil's rich cultural diversity.
Latest Follows
RecentMusic users are tracking 356 Tropicalia artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 4,783 releases
Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Tropicalia artists you love!
Get Started Browse Arists- January 16, 2026
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 15
- January 15
- January 15
- January 14
- January 12
- January 10
- January 9
- January 9
- January 9
- January 8
- January 8
- January 8
- January 7
- January 6
- January 6
- January 4
- January 2
- January 2
- January 2
- December 30, 2025
- December 29
- December 28
- December 26
- December 26
- December 26
- December 23
- December 21
- December 19
- December 19
- December 19
- December 19
- December 18
- December 18
- December 29, 2025
- December 19
- December 16
- December 14
- November 28
- November 27
- November 25
- November 20
- November 14
- November 7
- November 7
- November 6
- October 31
- October 29
- October 17
- October 15
- October 10
- October 10
- October 10
- October 10
- January 16, 2026
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 16
- January 15
- January 15
- January 15
- January 14
- January 12
- January 10
- January 9
- January 9
- January 9
- January 8
- January 8
- January 8
- January 7
-
-
Welcome
- Shop
- Join
- Login
- Home
- Your Playlists
- Your Artists
- Your Genres
-
Music
- Search
- Genres
- Artists
- Playlists
-
Music
- Contact Us
- Terms of use
- Privacy policy