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AfroTupinikin
AfroTupinikin formed in Rio de Janeiro around 2010, with vocalist Cristiane Kaingang at the center. Their name references the Tupinikin people, Indigenous...
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AfroTupinikin formed in Rio de Janeiro around 2010, with vocalist Cristiane Kaingang at the center. Their name references the Tupinikin people, Indigenous ancestors of some members. The band's music draws from traditional Indigenous rhythms and Afro-Brazilian beats, creating a sound that addresses racial and Indigenous discrimination.
They've released albums including 'Tupinikin Power' in 2013, 'Maracatu Raiz' in 2016, and 'A Cota não é Mordomia' in 2020. The title track from that last album became one of their most recognized songs. Other members have included guitarist Igor Fachini, bassist Marcelo Costa, drummer Rafael Lima, and percussionist Luciano Correa.
AfroTupinikin has performed at venues like the Rock in Rio Festival and New York's Lincoln Center. Their work focuses on amplifying Indigenous and Afro-descendent voices rather than following conventional career arcs.
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