Kurt Cobain’s dream comes true at Southbank Centre

Back in 1993 when Nirvana toured Brazil, Kurt Cobain called for the reunion of 1960s Brazilian Tropicália band Os Mutantes. After trying unsuccessfully to meet with bassist and singer Arnaldo Baptista, Cobain wrote to him, reportedly saying ‘Arnaldo, best wishes to you, and be careful with the system. They swallow you up and spit you out like a maraschino cherry pit.’

It wasn’t until 2006 that Os Mutantes reunited, and now they come to Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall for a special gig.

Cobain discusses Os Mutantes about two minutes into this interview clip. Enjoy!

Os Mutantes perform with Porcas Borboletas at Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 18 July – book here

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