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Grupo Cultura Nacional
Grupo Cultura Nacional formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, with founding members Alexandre Diniz on vocals, Surica on tambourine, and Dudu Barata playing...
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Grupo Cultura Nacional formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, with founding members Alexandre Diniz on vocals, Surica on tambourine, and Dudu Barata playing cavaquinho. They built their sound around traditional samba, drawing from the genre's cultural roots in the city.
Their 1996 single "Eu Vou Pro Samba" became a breakthrough, its rhythm and chorus connecting with samba listeners across Brazil. Other songs like "Fica Com Deus" and "Você Merece Mais" followed in their catalog. The band released albums including "Deixa Falar" in 1997, "Samba Pra Gente" in 2001, and a live acoustic recording in 2009.
Over time, the lineup shifted, with Diniz remaining a constant presence. They worked with artists like Beth Carvalho and Zeca Pagodinho. In 2017, Dudu Barata's departure led to some internal changes and a spin-off group forming.
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