Tune of the Week: Os Mutantes

Os Mutantes were a psychedelic rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. They were sonic innovators of the Tropicália and post-Tropicália movements. They worked intimately with the the movement’s founders, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Recorded in late 1967/early 1968, this tune reflects the profound influence The Beatles work had on the musicians of Brazil at the time. RIP singer/songwriter/guitarist Rita Lee, who died May 8th of this year.