Mocambo

Mommy, What’s a Mocambo?

“In old Brazil, there were these stashs to hide from oppressing powers. The term "Mocambo" was originally used for secret places and housings as well as clandestine villages. In 1694…[hold on a second while we skip to the end]…and is nowadays a very popular name for hotels, cafés, bars, coffee, cigars & rum.”

In this case, the "Mocambo" is a live band and a record label.