Francisco de Assis

Francisco de Assis came from Manaus in the Amazon. He started making music as a teenager with a band that wanted to address social issues, particularly around indigenous communities. Their song "Vida de Índio" from 1978 became associated with indigenous rights movements in Brazil.

That song and others like "Um Novo Viver" and "Amor Virtual" explored themes of social justice and environmental concerns. The music connected with remote villages and indigenous groups, though some critics questioned the approach. Francisco de Assis kept working on these themes through the 1980s with albums like "Manifesto" and "Selva."