A Salvador songwriter who mixed Brazilian rhythms with reggae and rock, then stirred local debate with his observations.
For a quick sense of his style, try 'Não Dê Pipoco Aos Turistas' for the social bite, then 'São Solidão' for the rhythm and mood.
Careqa's 1985 track 'Não Dê Pipoca Aos Turistas' became a hit by poking at Bahia's tourist industry, which stirred up local conversation. Songs like 'São Solidão' and 'Não Sou Filho de Ninguém' show how he wrapped social commentary in Brazilian rhythms with a reggae feel. He built a following that appreciated both his humor and his willingness to say something about where he was from.
He came up in Salvador and formed a band with Ricardo Chaves and Caito Marcondes in the early 1980s, putting out a self-titled debut in 1984. After 'Não Dê Pipoco Aos Turistas' hit in 1985, he kept recording through the late '80s and early '90s with albums like 'O Quem É Quem' and 'Axé Bahia', touring Brazil and abroad.
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