Brazilian Pop is known in its native land as MPB (Música Popular
Brasileira) which literally stands for Popular Music of Brazil in Portuguese. Arising at the same time as the eclectic, innovative Tropicalia sound, MPB is a rich, poetic style that incorporates the sounds of both the Samba and the
Bossa Nova. American rock, pop and jazz have also contributed to the sound; but at its heart, MPB has a distinct Brazilian sensibility, with themes reflecting the tensions, struggles and triumphs of the Brazilian people.
MPB: Caetano Veloso, Bebel Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim Aka Tom Jobim, Elis Regina, Ivete Sangalo, Marisa Monte, Tribalistas, Daniela Mercury, CéU, Trio Mocoto, Milton Nascimento,
Ana Paula Lopes, Pedro Mariano, Gilberto Gil, Dorival Caymmi, Chico Buarque, Celia Mara, Elizete Cardoso, Guilherme Arantes, Tim Maia,
Djavan, Toquinho, Sandra De Sá, Marcos Valle, Baby Consuelo, Rita Lee, Banda Eva, João Bosco, Ara Ketu, Nara Leão,
Zélia Duncan, Gonzaguinha, Os Mutantes, Gal Costa, and Maria Bethânia.