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Coro MTZ
Coro MTZ was a musical collective from Salvador, Bahia, led by singer-songwriter Luiz Caldas. They formed in the 1980s and blended Bahian rhythms like axé and...
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Coro MTZ was a musical collective from Salvador, Bahia, led by singer-songwriter Luiz Caldas. They formed in the 1980s and blended Bahian rhythms like axé and samba-reggae with funk and soul influences. Their sound was anchored by Caldas on vocals and guitar, with Walmir Borges on drums, Jorge Zarur on bass, and Xande on percussion.
Their 1986 debut album "Coro MTZ" included the hit "Cola na Banca," which became an anthem in Brazilian popular music. Other songs like "A Dama E O Vagabundo" and "Perdeu Play Boy" followed, helping define their catalog. They released several albums through the late 1980s and early 1990s, including "Axé Clássico" and "Luz do Trobão."
Their lyrics sometimes touched on social issues, which occasionally drew attention. But it was their rhythmic energy that connected most directly with listeners. The group's recordings from that period remain part of the fabric of Bahian music.
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