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Tropicália: A Brazilian Revolution in Music (book)

"Tropicália: A Brazilian Revolution in Music" is a book that explores the innovative cultural movement in 1960s Brazil known as Tropicália. It highlights how artists combined traditional Brazilian styles with global influences like rock and avant-garde, challenging social norms and political repression under a military dictatorship. The book examines key figures such as Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, emphasizing their role in transforming Brazilian music and culture. Overall, it shows how Tropicália became a powerful expression of artistic freedom and social change during a turbulent period in Brazil's history.