[2026] Popular MPB Songs: From Classics to Recent Hits!
Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB for short, continues to share the allure of Brazilian music with the world.
Evolving from samba and bossa nova, it is known as a highly artistic genre born out of resistance to the military regime.
The musical style established by artists like João Gilberto and Caetano Veloso continues to exert a major influence on today’s Brazilian music scene.
In this article, we’ll cover everything from historically important masterpieces to the fresh musicality of Gen Z artists shining right now.
Enjoy the world of MPB, infused with the heart and soul of Brazil.
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[2026] Popular MPB Songs: From Classics to Recent Hits! (21–30)
CorcovadoJoe Pass & Paulinho da Costa
Originally written in 1960 by Antonio Carlos Jobim, this is a bossa nova song.
This version is a collaboration between American jazz guitarist Joe Pass and Brazilian percussionist Paulinho da Costa, released in 1978.
João e MariaChico Buarque
Chico Buarque is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer who has been active since 1962.
He is also known for his work as a playwright and poet.
This track is included on the 1990 album “Chico Buarque ao vivo Paris Le Zénith.”
[2026] Popular MPB Songs: From Classics to Recent Hits (31–40)
EXTRACidade Negra
Cidade Negra is a Brazilian reggae band active since 1986.
Their tracks, themed around love and social issues, are influenced by soul and rock.
This track is included on the album “Acústico MTV,” released in 2002.
Pra ManhaDa Lata
Da Lata is a UK group formed in 1994, known for a sound influenced by Afro-Brazilian music.
This track is included on their 2000 album Songs from the Tin.
It features Brazilian vocalist Liliana Chachian and Portuguese percussionist Oli Albergaria Savill.
Não identificadoGal Costa
Gal Costa is a Brazilian popular music singer who has been active since 1965.
This track is included on her self-titled debut solo album, released in 1969.
The album was selected as the “Best Brazilian Album of All Time” by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
O Sangue Não NegaLuiz Melodia
Luiz Melodia was a Brazilian singer-songwriter and actor active since 1963, working in MPB as well as rock, blues, soul, and samba.
He was also known for his performances across various European countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.
This track is included on his 1983 album Felino.
GenteMarcos Valle & Victor Biglione
Marcos Valle is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and producer active since 1963.
He is known for producing music in a variety of styles, including bossa nova, samba, and fusion rock.
This track is included on the 2003 album “Live in Montreal,” released with Victor Biglione.