genre terra brasilis
___MASK72___ is a genre of Brazilian music , which developed and was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s and is today one of the best - known Brazilian music genres abroad . The phrase " ___MASK72___ " means literally " new trend ". A lyrical fusion of samba and jazz , ___MASK72___ acquired a large following in the 1960s , initially among young musicians and college students . Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim ( January 25 , 1927December 8 , 1994 ), also known as Tom Jobim , was a Brazilian composer , pianist , songwriter , arranger and singer . He was a primary force behind the creation of the ___MASK72___ style , and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally . Terra Brasilis ( # 42 US ___MASK46___ Albums 1980 ) is the 11th album by Antônio Carlos Jobim . It was released in 1980 .