Alan Mendonça is a singer from Rio de Janeiro. In 2008, his song "A Volta do Samba" became a breakout hit in Brazil, though it also stirred some debate among samba purists who felt he was mixing the genre with modern sounds.
He grew up in the Complexo da Maré favela, where samba was part of everyday life. That background shaped his music, which includes tracks like "Calo" and "Cinema Carruagem."
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