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Banda Petras
Banda Petras formed in Recife in 1997, led by Petrúcio Amorim. They started playing small venues and local festivals, mixing Northeastern Brazilian rhythms...
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Além
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Amor Incondicional
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Amor Maior
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Escolha
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Eu e Você
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Gratidão
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Meu Sustento
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Nossa Historia
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Tua Palavra
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Tua Voz
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Voz do coração
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Banda Petras formed in Recife in 1997, led by Petrúcio Amorim. They started playing small venues and local festivals, mixing Northeastern Brazilian rhythms with rock and punk elements. Songs like "Meu Sustento" and "Tua Palavra" became central to their sound.
Their lyrics often touch on social issues and everyday struggles. "Meu Sustento" talks about labor and providing for family, while other songs in their catalog address inequality and poverty. This approach has sometimes drawn criticism, like when a song about a government welfare program faced radio bans.
They've released albums including "Seu Sustento" in 2006, "O Mundo Dá Voltas" in 2010, and "A Vida É Pra Viver" in 2018. The band includes Petrúcio Amorim on vocals and guitar, Anderson Araújo on drums, João Paulo on bass, Marcos Aurélio on guitar, and Zé Brown on percussion.
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