A Bahian songwriter who mixes samba, reggae, and axé with sharp commentary on injustice.
For a sense of his range, try 'Sonhos' or 'Por Onde For', they move between political anthems and more personal material without losing those Brazilian rhythms.
He came up in Salvador, absorbing the local sounds, and his music often deals with social injustice and political corruption. That outspoken approach has sometimes gotten him into trouble with authorities, but tracks like 'Faca Na Caveira' keep the rhythms grounded even when the subject matter gets confrontational. He's played with fellow Brazilian musicians including Chico César and Margareth Menezes.
Denner Datti started in Salvador, Bahia, where he absorbed samba, reggae, and axé. His band has included Marcelinho Oliveira on bass and André 'Negão' Santos on drums, and he continues to write and perform, though some radio stations and venues have avoided his work.
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