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Banda Mikalouca
Banda Mikalouca came out of Salvador, Brazil, mixing funk, axé, and samba into something people could dance to. Anderson Almeida led the group, which built a...
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Banda Mikalouca came out of Salvador, Brazil, mixing funk, axé, and samba into something people could dance to. Anderson Almeida led the group, which built a following with its upbeat, rhythmic sound. Their song "O Gosto do Beijo" drew attention in 2015 when some listeners criticized its lyrics as misogynistic, sparking conversations about sexism in popular music. The band defended the song, saying it reflected the reality they knew from growing up in the streets.
They kept putting out albums like "Axé Gostoso" in 2012, "Baile do Mikalouca" in 2014, and "Eu Vou Pra Guerra" in 2017. Their music became a regular part of Carnival celebrations in Salvador and found an audience across Brazil. The lineup included Anderson Almeida on vocals, Danilo Fernandes on drums, Léo Macedo on keyboard and vocals, Beto Sousa on bass, Marcus Lima on saxophone, Ivan Leite on trumpet, and Thiago Santana on guitar.
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