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Afrodisiakos
Afrodisiakos formed in Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s around vocalist Gilson de Freitas, guitarist Sérgio Souto, and drummer Paulo César. Their music...
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Afrodisiakos formed in Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s around vocalist Gilson de Freitas, guitarist Sérgio Souto, and drummer Paulo César. Their music mixed samba, funk, and reggae with lyrics that were often explicit and provocative, which drew both fans and criticism from conservative groups in Brazil.
Their 1995 debut album 'Volume 1' included the single 'Eu Gosto Tanto de Você,' which became a hit across Brazil. The song's seductive lyrics and Gilson's delivery made it an anthem of passion and desire, though the band's open celebration of sexuality also led to legal challenges, including a defamation lawsuit in 1997 that ended in their acquittal.
Their music continues to be remembered for its bold exploration of themes that challenged societal norms at the time.
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