Franklin Mano
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Franklin Mano

Franklin Mano is a Brazilian musician from Recife who started playing in local bars and underground events. His music draws from rock, punk, and Brazilian...

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Franklin Mano's Brazilian rock with punk and social edge

A Recife musician whose frank lyrics about sexuality and politics became cultural touchstones.

For a sense of his range, try "A cena" for the rock energy and "Carta Muda" for something more reflective. Both show why his music sticks around.

Mano's 2008 debut album "Nem Todo Sexo Me Agrada" brought him national attention with its provocative title track, which challenged social norms in Brazil. Songs like "A cena" and "Carta Muda" from his catalog show how he blends rock, punk, and traditional Brazilian sounds while keeping his lyrical focus sharp. His work has drawn criticism from conservative sectors but continues to explore themes others avoid.

He started playing in local bars and underground events in Recife. After his 2008 debut, he released albums like "O Bem, o Mal e o Feio" in 2011 and "Boca do Inferno" in 2020, maintaining his focus on taboo topics throughout.

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Franklin Mano is a Brazilian musician from Recife who started playing in local bars and underground events. His music draws from rock, punk, and Brazilian traditional sounds, with lyrics that often challenge social norms around sexuality and politics.

His 2008 debut album "Nem Todo Sexo Me Agrada" brought him national attention, particularly the title track which became a provocative cultural touchstone. Other songs like "Cazuza" and "Domingo Blues" show his range, from personal reflection to blues-inflected moods.

While his frank lyrics about taboo topics have drawn criticism from conservative sectors in Brazil, Mano has continued releasing albums that explore these themes. His discography includes "O Bem, o Mal e o Feio" (2011), "Selvagem" (2014), "Desejo, Crime e Pecado" (2017), and "Boca do Inferno" (2020).

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