Trio Mocotó

Trio Mocotó is a Brazilian band, originally formed in 1968 in the Jogral nightclub in São Paulo, and reformed in 2000.

In 1969, they were backing Jorge Ben, being featured on seminal albums Fôrça Bruta, Negro É Lindo and A Tábua de Esmeralda.

Their return to the studios with Samba Rock in 2001 was followed by tours and live appearance in main music festivals in Europe and Japan, with renewed energy and public.

Proceeds from the sales will be donated to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.

[1] Original founding member, vocalist and guitarist Fritz Escovão, died on 1 October 2024, at the age of 81.