A rotating group of women from Bahia who've blended Afro-Brazilian rhythms with tradition since the 1960s.
For a sense of their sound, 'História Das Ganhadeiras' and 'Lição de Vida' are good places to start. They capture that blend of rhythm and tradition they've carried for decades.
They formed in the mid-1960s as a collective of women from the Itapuã area, and their music has always drawn from Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Songs like 'História Das Ganhadeiras' and 'Lição de Vida' reflect their deep connection to the region's traditions. They've worked with figures like Caetano Veloso and created works like the 1987 'Missa dos Quilombos,' which combined Afro-Brazilian music with elements of Catholic mass.
They released their debut album in 1968 and worked with Caetano Veloso on the 1972 album 'Caravana.' Over time, different women have been part of the group, including Rosa Reis joining in 1976, Negra Jhô around 1980, and Cássia Eller from 1988 to 1994. They've continued performing, releasing a live album in 2015.
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