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Alunos do Samba
Alunos do Samba formed in Rio de Janeiro in the 1990s, with a lineup that included vocalists André Renato, Andrezinho, and Marquinhos Diniz, plus...
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Alunos do Samba formed in Rio de Janeiro in the 1990s, with a lineup that included vocalists André Renato, Andrezinho, and Marquinhos Diniz, plus percussionists Juninho and Arlindinho. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1995 and found an audience, setting them up as a samba band with some early traction.
Their lyrics often dealt with social and political themes, which drew mixed reactions, some listeners appreciated the directness, while others found it too explicit. In 2005, a live performance incident involving André Renato led to significant backlash and the band going on hiatus for several years.
They came back in 2011 with the album 'O Samba Que Não Se Aprende', followed by 'A Fé Que Move o Mundo' in 2015. Songs like 'Mina de Fé' kept their sound rooted in samba rhythms while touching on themes of faith and resilience.
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