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Capoeiras de Cristo
Capoeiras de Cristo formed in São Paulo in 1992, started by Marcelo Brayner and Nando Cordel. They wanted to make Christian music that felt more immediate to...
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Curated by Ethan Walker
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Capoeiras de Cristo formed in São Paulo in 1992, started by Marcelo Brayner and Nando Cordel. They wanted to make Christian music that felt more immediate to Brazilian youth, using rhythms from their own culture rather than imported styles. Their early song 'Viva Jesus' gave the group its name and became something of an anthem.
Their approach wasn't immediately embraced by all corners of the church. Some found it too informal, or questioned mixing capoeira and other Brazilian sounds with worship. The band kept at it anyway, finding an audience that connected with the energy. They put out albums like 'Viva Jesus' in 1994 and 'Umbanda é Fé' in 1996, though details about their full catalog are sparse.
You can hear their straightforward approach in songs like 'Não Posso Viver Longe de Ti' and 'O Cordeiro de Deus', direct declarations of faith set to percussion and melody that feels local. They weren't trying to sound like American gospel; they were making something for the streets and churches of São Paulo.
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