A Rio de Janeiro group mixing samba, bossa nova, and hip-hop since 2015.
For a good sense of their sound, try 'Motim' or 'Estrangeiro.' They're both on that debut album 'Casa.'
Baleia's music pulls from Brazilian folk traditions like samba and bossa nova while incorporating contemporary electronic and hip-hop elements. Songs like 'Estrangeiro' and 'Furo 2 (Sangue do Paraguai)' show how they handled that tension between old and new sounds. Some listeners felt their approach diluted Brazilian music, but they kept working with those influences anyway.
Baleia formed in Rio de Janeiro around 2015, with Felipe Pacheco on vocals, DJ Nyack handling electronic production, Marcelo Tofani on guitar, and Thiago Trad on bass. Their debut album 'Casa' came out in 2017, featuring the title track 'Casa' along with songs like 'Motim' and 'Despertador.' They followed with 'Transborda' in 2019 and 'São Jorge' in 2021, continuing to explore that blend of traditional rhythms and modern textures.
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