Tom Zé

Tom Zé is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and experimental musician associated with the Tropicália era, noted for blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with avant-garde arrangements and unconventional sounds. His work frequently employs found objects and unusual instrumentation and takes a playful, deconstructive approach to melody and song structure, combining elements of samba, folk, and art-pop. He is considered an important figure in Brazil's experimental and popular music scenes.