500 Passos formed in 2003, a Brazilian band whose name translates to '500 Steps.' Their core lineup includes Irma Duarte on vocals, Edinho Guerreiro on percussion, Bocato on bass, Fábio Passos on guitar, and Gustavo Henrique on drums. They've released albums like 'Vem Se Perder' in 2005, 'Mangue Beat' in 2008, 'Coração Tambor' in 2012, 'Tempo Real' in 2016, and 'Nós' in 2020.
Their music pulls from samba, funk, soul, and electronic dance music. The song 'Vem Se Perder' became a notable track for them, with lyrics that touch on themes of love and loss. Their approach has sometimes drawn skepticism from more traditional listeners.
They've kept at it, working with that mix of rhythms and melodies. It's a sound that doesn't fit neatly into one category, which seems to be the point.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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