Trio Mocoto
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Trio Mocotó is a Brazil
ian band, originally formed in 1968 in the Jogral nightclub in São Paulo
, and reformed in 2000. The group was influential in forming the musical style that became known as samba rock
or samba soul. In 1969, they were backing Jorge Ben, being featured on seminal albums Força Bruta, Negro É Lindo and Tábua de Esmeralda.
In 1971, they had a hit
with the single
"Coqueiro Verde" (written by Erasmo Carlos
). Their return to the studios with Samba Rock in 2001 was followed by tours and live appearance in main music festivals in Europe and Japan, with renewed energy and public. The group received in 2001 the APCA (São Paulo Art Critics Association ) award for Best Group, and in 2006 Nereu's album as solo artist "Samba Power" received again the APCA, this time with Best Album of the Year.
In 2011, they collaborated with Mayra Andrade
on the song "Berimbau" for the Red Hot Organization
's most recent charitable album Red Hot+Rio 2. The album is a follow-up to the 1996 Red Hot + Rio
. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian band, originally formed in 1968 in the Jogral nightclub in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, and reformed in 2000. The group was influential in forming the musical style that became known as samba rock
Samba rock
Samba-rock is a genre of samba and subgenre of rock. Created in the 1960s, the genre combines the sounds of Brazilian samba, soul, bebop and jazz. Jorge Ben Jor created the style with his album "Bidu/Silêncio no Brooklin"...
or samba soul. In 1969, they were backing Jorge Ben, being featured on seminal albums Força Bruta, Negro É Lindo and Tábua de Esmeralda.
In 1971, they had a hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
with the single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Coqueiro Verde" (written by Erasmo Carlos
Erasmo Carlos
Erasmo Carlos, born Erasmo Esteves on June 5, 1941, in the Tijuca area of Rio de Janeiro, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, most closely associated with his friend and longtime collaborator Roberto Carlos...
). Their return to the studios with Samba Rock in 2001 was followed by tours and live appearance in main music festivals in Europe and Japan, with renewed energy and public. The group received in 2001 the APCA (São Paulo Art Critics Association ) award for Best Group, and in 2006 Nereu's album as solo artist "Samba Power" received again the APCA, this time with Best Album of the Year.
In 2011, they collaborated with Mayra Andrade
Mayra Andrade
Mayra Andrade is a Cape Verdean singer who lives and records in Paris, France.Andrade was born in Cuba but grew up in Senegal, Angola, and Germany. However, she spent around two months of the year in the Cape Verdean island of Santiago...
on the song "Berimbau" for the Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...
's most recent charitable album Red Hot+Rio 2. The album is a follow-up to the 1996 Red Hot + Rio
Red Hot + Rio
Red Hot + Rio is a compilation album produced by Paul Heck as part of the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series intended to promote AIDS awareness. This installment is a contemporary tribute to the Bossa nova sound, especially the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim...
. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.
Members
- João Parahyba, vocalist and drummer (who worked with SubaSuba (musician)Mitar "Suba" Subotić a.k.a Rex Illusivi was a Serbian-born musician and composer who was set to become one of Brazil's most prominent producers when he died in November 1999.-Biography:Born Mitar Subotić, he obtained a university degree in his hometown from the University of Novi Sad,...
and played on Bebel GilbertoBebel GilbertoBebel Gilberto is a Brazilian popular singer often associated with bossa nova. She is the daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha. Her uncle is singer/composer Chico Buarque...
's Tanto TempoTanto Tempo-Track listing:# "Samba da Benção" - 4:47# "August Day Song" - 4:37# "Tanto Tempo" - 3:01# "Sem Contenção" - 3:10# "Mais Feliz" - 4:17# "Alguém" - 4:04# "So Nice " - 3:32# "Lonely" - 2:24# "Bananeira" - 3:26# "Samba e Amor" - 3:28...
) - Nereu Gargalo, vocalist and percussionist
- Skowa, vocalist and guitarist
Albums
- 1971: Muita Zorra! Ou São Coisas Que Glorificam a Sensibilidade Atual (Phonogram/Philips)
- 1973: Trio Mocotó (RGE/Fermata)
- 1977: ``The Brazilian Sound (CAM)
- 2001: Samba Rock (YB MusicYB MusicYB Music is an independent record label established in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It started in 1999 launching unreleased artists of the underground scene and names rescued from recent history of Brazilian music....
) - 2004: Beleza! Beleza!! Beleza!!! (YB MusicYB MusicYB Music is an independent record label established in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It started in 1999 launching unreleased artists of the underground scene and names rescued from recent history of Brazilian music....
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