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Cachorru do Mangue
Cachorro do Mangue formed in Recife, Brazil in the early 1990s, with Marcelo Nova on vocals and guitar. Their music drew from manguebeat, rock, and electronic...
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Cachorro do Mangue formed in Recife, Brazil in the early 1990s, with Marcelo Nova on vocals and guitar. Their music drew from manguebeat, rock, and electronic elements, creating a sound that felt specific to their coastal city. The band's original lineup included Valério Braguinha on bass, Fernando Catatau on drums, and Gerson da Conceição on percussion.
Their song "Parasita" became something of an anthem for certain listeners in Brazil, capturing a particular mood of the time. The band released several albums throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, including their self-titled 1994 debut, 1997's "Manguetown," and 1999's "Alegria, Alegria."
Cachorro do Mangue's lyrics often contained social commentary that sometimes drew attention from censors. They continued releasing music into the 2000s with albums like "Só Pra Crer" in 2001 and "Casa 27" in 2004, maintaining their distinctive blend of regional and contemporary sounds.
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