Agace formed in Rio de Janeiro around Gabriela Duarte and Felipe Viegas, playing samba with a contemporary edge. Their songs like 'Agora É Tarde' and 'As Pedras' often touch on love and longing, with melodies that feel both rooted and fresh.
They put out a self-titled debut in 2013 and followed it with 'Suave' in 2016. 'Agora É Tarde' drew some plagiarism accusations, which the band disputed and eventually moved past. They've also taken flak for experimenting beyond traditional samba, but they've kept at it anyway.
Their music has popped up in TV commercials and film soundtracks, reaching listeners outside Brazil. Tracks such as 'Desconfiança' and 'Destinos' show the group's steady hand with rhythm and mood, without needing to shout about it.
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