Though initially only rarely heard outside of Brazil, Os Mutantes is currently acknowledged as among the most dynamic, original, radical, and influential bands of their era. These brash musical experimentalists engaged distortion, feedback, sampling techniques and a prescient selection of studio tricks to create a lighthearted, playful, yet still extreme Brazilian pop. An integral part of the psychedelic, Tropicália and protest movements, Os Mutantes combined unbridled guitars, traditional rhythms, an optimistic vision of the future, and an advanced melodic sensibility. Now, nearly 60 years removed from their founding, Os Mutantes’s approach to sonic collage and a wry tendency toward cultural irony ushered in a near-universal modern music aesthetic. Don’t miss the iconic band’s headlining set for Summer for the City’s Brazil Week! There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Presented in collaboration with Brasil Summerfest

Damrosch Park
Amsterdam Ave. and West 62nd St., New York, NY 10023
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm
https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/os-mutantes-858