A Rio band mixing samba, funk, and rap with lyrics about life in the favelas.
For a sense of their sound, 'Vai Passar' is the obvious starting point. But 'Acalma e Descansa' shows the quieter, more reflective side of what they do.
Rufino's music came together at a specific moment. 'Vai Passar' landed in 2021 and resonated during the pandemic, giving the band national attention. Their songs like 'Acalma e Descansa' and 'Reconstrução' move between social commentary and hopeful anthems, all grounded in the rhythms of their city.
Rufino formed the band in 2019 with Igor Costa, Yago Arruda, and Ivan Machado. They've put out albums like Vai Passar in 2021 and Favelas in 2022, with Quebradas planned for 2023. Their live shows often feel like community gatherings, and they've kept playing through some criticism for being outspoken.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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