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As Morenas de Itapuã
As Morenas de Itapuã formed in the Itapuã neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia. Their music draws from Bahian traditions like samba, axé, and candomblé, with...
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As Morenas de Itapuã formed in the Itapuã neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia. Their music draws from Bahian traditions like samba, axé, and candomblé, with all-women members representing Afro-Brazilian culture.
Their song 'Vila Velha dos Caboclos' became a national hit in Brazil. It's a haunting ballad about a mystical village where indigenous spirits dance through the streets.
They've released albums including 'Morenas de Itapuã' in 1987, 'As Morenas Cantam Jorge Amado' in 1990, 'Tropicália Mais' in 1993, and 'Mulheres Negras da Bahia' in 1996. Current members include vocalists Lazzo Matumbi and Márcia Short, with Beto Jamaica on guitar, Paulo Costa on bass, and Zé Roberto on drums.
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