Widely regarded as one of Brazil's premier vocal interpretation groups, MPB4
(acronym for Música Popular Brasileira 4) began their musical journey in
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, in 1965. Originally named Quarteto do CPC after Rio's
Popular Culture Center, founding members Miltinho, Magro, Achilles, and Ruy
Faria began performing under the MPB-4 moniker following the 1964 Brazilian coup
d'état. After relocating to São Paulo, the group was welcomed into the city's
vibrant music scene by the likes of Nara Leão, Sidney Miller, Quarteto em Cy,
and Chico Buarque, who would become one of t...