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Fogo Corredor
Fogo Corredor formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1985 as a percussion collective. They started with street performances and improvised instruments, building a sound...
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Fogo Corredor formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1985 as a percussion collective. They started with street performances and improvised instruments, building a sound that mixed samba, funk, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Their debut album, "Fogo Corredor," carried a raw energy and political edge that got attention.
Their track "Homem Tambor" became something of an anthem, and they followed it with songs like "MALOCA" and "Urbana Rotina." The group's lyrics often touched on social inequality and police violence, which led to some censorship and criticism from conservative circles in Brazil. They kept playing anyway.
Founding members included Itamar Assumpção on vocals and guitar, Wilson das Neves on percussion, and Serginho Trombone. Over time, other musicians like Baiaco, Marcelo D2, and Rio passed through the lineup. They released albums such as "Filhos do Samba" and "O Samba Que Eu Gosto."
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