Cynara e Cybele

Origin

Ibirataia, BA

Years Active

1967–1968

Genres

MPB

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Cynara e Cybele was a Brazilian musical duo formed by sisters Cynara (Cinara de Sá Leite Faria) and Cybele (Cybele Ribeiro de Sá Leite Freire). Both were members of the renowned vocal group Quarteto em Cy, founded by the four sisters in 1964. The duo Cynara e Cybele performed professionally between 1967 and 1968, participating in important Brazilian popular music festivals.

During their brief yet remarkable trajectory as a duo, Cynara e Cybele presented songs in festivals such as TV Excelsior's and the 4th Brazilian Popular Music Festival of TV Record, interpreting works by composers like Chico Buarque and Milton Nascimento. One of the most significant moments was winning first place at the 3rd International Song Festival (FIC) in 1968, with the song "Sabiá", by Tom Jobim and Chico Buarque, which earned them the Golden Rooster Trophy. In the same year, they also won first place at the Juiz de Fora Festival with "Sem Assunto", by Sidney Miller.

In 1968, the duo released their only self-titled album, "Cynara e Cybele", with musical production by Hélcio Milito and arrangements by Dori Caymmi and Luís Eça. After their experience as a duo, both returned to activities with Quarteto em Cy, a group that established itself as one of the pillars of MPB, known for its vocal harmony and for interpreting a vast repertoire of great national composers.

Discography

• Cynara & Cibele (1967)
• Cynara e Cybele (1968)