MPB
Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) is a sophisticated Brazilian genre blending samba, bossa nova, jazz, and pop, known for intricate harmonies, poetic Portuguese lyrics, syncopated rhythms, and melodic depth.
Origin: Brazil, emerging from bossa nova and samba in urban centers like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Era: Late 1960s to present, peaking in 1970s with artists like Chico Buarque and Milton Nascimento.
