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Capitães d'Areia
Capitães d'Areia formed in Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s, with Carlinhos Brown as vocalist and songwriter. Their music pulls from samba, reggae, and...
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Capitães d'Areia formed in Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s, with Carlinhos Brown as vocalist and songwriter. Their music pulls from samba, reggae, and African rhythms, and their lyrics often touch on social justice and Afro-Brazilian culture.
Songs like "Prestes de Patuá" and "Margarrua" became staples. "Prestes de Patuá" in particular is a tribute to Salvador's candomblé community, and its melody and lyrics made it a local classic.
Their outspoken approach to tradition and social themes sometimes drew criticism, but they kept recording and performing.
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