While its roots stretch back to the 1950s, Brazilian rock spread its wings in the ’90s. British and American influences were matched by experimentation across the board, creating an array of distinct homegrown sounds. A growing passion for the electric guitar also helped spawn a scene that was as loud as it was diverse. Traditional met punk with the forró-core style of Raimundos. Skate culture and alternative rock influenced the Charlie Brown Jr. sound. O Rappa and Skank were all about the reggae and ska, while pop blended with funk and soul in the songs of Jota Quest.