Secos & Molhados
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | João Ricardo |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums |
| Website | www |
Secos & Molhados (translated as Dry Ones & Wet Ones) is a Brazilian musical ensemble founded in 1971, best known for their initial two studio albums that propelled vocalist Ney Matogrosso into prominence. The group was originally formed by João Ricardo, who served as the principal composer, along with Gerson Conrad.
History
The band's first formation consisted of João Ricardo, Gérson Conrad, and Ney Matogrosso, supplemented by instrumentalists such as John Flavin on guitar, Willy Verdaguer handling electric guitar duties, Marcelo Frias on drums, Sergio Rosadas playing flute, and featuring guest artist Zé Rodrix. They produced two eponymous albums in 1973 and 1974. This ensemble garnered considerable acclaim through television exposure and continues to exert influence. Matogrosso’s signature falsetto voice combined with the group's striking makeup and costumes—drawing inspiration from indigenous Brazilian traditions and kabuki theater—established a distinctive artistic persona. Their musical approach blended elements of glam rock, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), fado, and avant-garde sounds. The lyrics frequently incorporated adaptations of poetry by figures like Manuel Bandeira and Vinicius de Moraes.
Following 1974, João Ricardo remained the only continuous member as the band proceeded to release further records. Their most recent album, Chato-boy, is an autobiographical work featuring João Ricardo alongside guitarist Daniel Iasbeck.
Discography
- Secos & Molhados (1973)
- Secos & Molhados II (1974)
- Secos e Molhados III (1978)
- Secos e Molhados IV (1980)
- A Volta do Gato Preto (1988)
- Teatro? (1999)
- Memória Velha (2000)
- Ouvido Nu (2003)
- Puto (2007)
- Chato-Boy (2011)