[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.
Playlist
| [2026] Popular MPB Songs: From Classics to Recent Hits! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Toda menina BahianaGilberto Gil |  play_arrow | Gilberto Gil's Hymn to Bahia |
| 2east | Várias QueixasGilsons |  play_arrow | The new generation of Brazilian music, celebratory samba |
| 3east | Por SupuestoMarina Sena |  play_arrow | A Brazilian talent who expresses feelings of love with a slightly nasal singing voice. |
| 4east | Feito a MaréJota.Pê |  play_arrow | The delicate musical world of Jota Pe |
| 5east | ConstruçãoChico Buarque |  play_arrow | The appeal of Chico Buarque’s masterpiece “Construção” |
| 6east | Preta pretinhaNovos Baianos |  play_arrow | Innovators of Brazilian music, an inspiring masterpiece |
| 7east | Fico Assim Sem VocêAdriana Calcanhotto |  play_arrow | A warm cover song that sings of loneliness |
| 8east | Oba, lá vem elaJorge Ben Jor |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Jorge Ben Jor |
| 9east | Baby95Liniker |  play_arrow | Liniker’s contemporary evolution of MPB |
| 10east | Tudo O Que Você Podia SerMilton Nascimento |  play_arrow | The Musical World of Milton Nascimento |
| 11east | Águas de MarçoElis Regina |  play_arrow | Brazilian songstress Elis Regina dies young |
| 12east | Beija EuMarisa Monte |  play_arrow | Marisa Monte, the songstress revolutionizing Brazilian music |
| 13east | CarolinaSeu Jorge |  play_arrow | Seu Jorge's representative musical works |
| 14east | Ultima DançaAgnes Nunes |  play_arrow | Broadcasting from the windowsill: an artist coloring MPB |
| 15east | O Mundo é um MoinhoCartola |  play_arrow | Legend of samba, Cartola's song of deep love |
| 16east | ShimbalaiêMaria Gadú |  play_arrow | The formative song of Maria Gadú, a talent of MPB |
| 17east | Erva Venenosa (Poison Ivy)RITA LEE |  play_arrow | Brazilian rock singer, Rita Lee |
| 18east | Dança da SolidãoMarisa Monte |  play_arrow | Brazilian singer, the queen of samba music |
| 19east | 1.100,00 (Nega Marrenta)Ana Carolina |  play_arrow | Brazilian artist Ana Carolina |
| 20east | Baião da penhaCaetano Veloso |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician, Grammy Award winner |
| 21east | OceanoDjavan |  play_arrow | Deliver Brazilian music to the world |
| 22east | Ana LuizaAntonio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician Tom Jobim |
| 23east | Pisca-AlertaEd Motta |  play_arrow | Ed Motta, a multi-genre Brazilian singer |
| 24east | Aqui AgoraGilberto Gil |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician, fusion of diverse genres |
| 25east | Os povosMilton Nascimento |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician, collaborated with heavy metal |
| 26east | Não identificadoGal Costa |  play_arrow | Brazilian female singer, legendary album |
| 27east | João e MariaChico Buarque |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician Chico Buarque |
| 28east | EXTRACidade Negra |  play_arrow | Brazilian reggae band sings about social issues |
| 29east | Pra ManhaDa Lata |  play_arrow | The Afro-Brazilian music group Da Lata |
| 30east | Faxineira das cançõesElizeth Cardoso |  play_arrow | Brazilian diva: a life devoted to music |
| 31east | Abre AlasIvan Lins |  play_arrow | The classic song by Brazilian singer Ivan Lins |
| 32east | CorcovadoJoe Pass & Paulinho da Costa |  play_arrow | Bossa nova classic, collaborative version with jazz |
| 33east | Ave MariaJoyce |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician Joyce, a master guitarist |
| 34east | O Sangue Não NegaLuiz Melodia |  play_arrow | A musician who sings diverse genres of Brazil |
| 35east | GenteMarcos Valle & Victor Biglione |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician, producing diverse genres |
| 36east | LEMBRE-SEMiúcha |  play_arrow | Brazilian singer, international musical activities |
| 37east | Neurociencia do amorOs Mutantes |  play_arrow | Brazilian psychedelic rock band |
| 38east | Este Seu OlharRosa Passos |  play_arrow | Brazilian singer-guitarist |
| 39east | E Com Esse Que Eu VouWANDA SA |  play_arrow | Wanda Sá, a Brazilian bossa nova singer |
| 40east | Esquece e VemZizi Possi |  play_arrow | Brazilian female singer Zizi Possi |
| 41east | Bebete VãoboraJorge Ben |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician, blending diverse genres |
| 42east | IMPRESSÃOOS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO |  | Brazilian rock band evolves its musicality |
| 43east | Bom DemaisAlceu Valença |  play_arrow | Brazilian musician Alceu Valença |
| 44east | SE VOCÊ JURARJoão Bosco |  play_arrow | Innovative artists of Brazilian music |
| 45east | Não Mexe ComigoMaria Bethânia |  play_arrow | Brazilian popular singer Maria Bethânia |