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Bumba Meu boi de Ribamar
Bumba Meu Boi de Ribamar formed in São Luís, Brazil in 1995, drawing from the folkloric bumba meu boi tradition that centers on the death and resurrection of...
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Bumba Meu Boi de Ribamar formed in São Luís, Brazil in 1995, drawing from the folkloric bumba meu boi tradition that centers on the death and resurrection of an ox. Frontman Tonho Cruz led the group, which released its self-titled debut album in 1997. Their sound mixed those traditional rhythms with rock and reggae, and they followed up with the album Terra Firme in 2002.
Their 2005 album Negra Profecia brought wider attention, particularly the title track, which addressed historical injustices faced by Brazil's Afro-Brazilian population. The song became something of an anthem, and the band's lyrics often touched on social and political themes. Other songs in their catalog include Patrimônio Cultural da Humanidade and Perseguição À Natureza.
Their music continued to draw from folk traditions while engaging with contemporary issues, though the details of their later career and any specific incidents aren't clearly documented here.
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