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Dona Jandira
Dona Jandira formed in São Paulo in 1995 with Flávio de Souza on vocals and guitar, Rodrigo Campos on bass, and Ciro Pessoa on drums. Their name references a...
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Dona Jandira formed in São Paulo in 1995 with Flávio de Souza on vocals and guitar, Rodrigo Campos on bass, and Ciro Pessoa on drums. Their name references a figure from Brazilian folklore. They released their debut album 'Folhas Secas' in 1998, which included the title track that became one of their most recognized songs.
Their music draws from samba and bossa nova traditions, with influences from artists like João Gilberto and Chico Buarque. They followed their debut with several albums including 'Dona Jandira' in 2000 and 'Largo da Batata' in 2003, which was recorded live. In 2009 they collaborated with Adriana Calcanhotto on the album 'Viagem'.
While the core trio remained constant, the band worked with other Brazilian musicians including Gilberto Gil and Marisa Monte. Their sound sometimes faced criticism for being out of step with contemporary trends, but they continued performing and recording through the 2000s.
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