Carraspana

Carraspana formed in Brazil around 2001, with Diego Andrade on vocals and guitar. Their music mixed rock and blues with Brazilian rhythms, which didn't fit neatly into what was popular at the time. They put out their first album 'Estrada Sem Fim' in 2004, and that title track became a hit. It spoke to a certain restlessness that connected with people, especially younger listeners who felt disconnected from how things were supposed to be.

They followed that with albums like 'A Vida em Preto e Branco' in 2007 and 'Nunca É Tarde' in 2010. The songs often had a raw, direct quality to them. Tracks like 'Lobo do Mar' and 'Marylou Blues' carried that feeling through. Their lyrics didn't shy away from pointing out social or political problems, which meant they were praised by some and criticized by others. The music wasn't trying to be polite.