A Salvador band that blended reggae rhythms with Brazilian folk elements starting in the mid-90s.
For their sound, try 'Forte Como Uma Rocha' or 'As coisas vão dar Certo.' They're good examples of how the band's reggae feels grounded in Bahia.
They took reggae's steady pulse and gave it a distinctly Brazilian voice, singing in Portuguese about everyday life and social themes. Songs like 'Mensagem' show how they made the genre feel local rather than imported. Working with artists like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso helped bridge scenes.
They formed in Salvador in 1994 and released their self-titled debut album in 1997. Over the years, they put out records like 'Pra Você' in 2002 and 'Reggae do Bem' in 2012, with a lineup that included Dinho Ouro Preto on vocals and Adriano Grineberg on guitar.
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