Quarteto Novo
Quarteto Novo
Quarteto Novo was a group formed in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1966. Originally named Trio Novo, the group consisted of Theo de Barros (bass and guitar), Heraldo do Monte (viola caipira and guitar) and Airto Moreira (percussion). With the arrival of flutist Hermeto Pascoal, the group was renamed Quarteto Novo. In 1967 they recorded their only album, 'Quarteto Novo': a landmark instrumental album that in the same year won the prize for "Best Televised Recording by a Musical Group" (Troféu Imprensa). Since quite all band members came from the northeastern part of Brazil, which is known for its regional baiao music style, the album was instrumental in bringing baiao to a national and then international audience. Although the style was not well known outside Brazil, the album has influenced many popular songwriters in America, the UK, and Europe who had various hit songs using elements of baiao style.