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Dona Hortência
Dona Hortência formed in Salvador, Bahia in the late 1990s, an all-female band led by vocalist Alessandra Leão. Their name references a matriarchal figure in...
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Dona Hortência formed in Salvador, Bahia in the late 1990s, an all-female band led by vocalist Alessandra Leão. Their name references a matriarchal figure in Brazilian culture, which gives some sense of their orientation. They've released albums like their self-titled debut in 2009, followed by 'Tropicália Moderna' in 2014 and 'Resiliência' in 2021.
Another track, 'Telegrama,' appears among their most recognized songs. The current lineup includes Mariá Portugal on drums, Juliana Linhares on bass, Patrícia Bastos on keyboards, and Luciana Simões on guitar and vocals alongside Leão.
Their music draws from Brazilian rhythms like samba and bossa nova while incorporating contemporary elements. The band has navigated a music industry where female-led groups remain less common, though the existing history doesn't detail specific obstacles beyond general skepticism.
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