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Ilmar Quintanilha
Ilmar Quintanilha came up in Salvador, Brazil, where the local rhythms of samba and axé were part of the air. He formed his band in the early 1990s, with a...
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Ilmar Quintanilha came up in Salvador, Brazil, where the local rhythms of samba and axé were part of the air. He formed his band in the early 1990s, with a lineup that included Fábio Barros on bass, Alexandre Felix on drums, and Marcelo Quintanilha on keyboards.
Their 1990s album 'Fora do Compasso' had an unconventional feel that drew some criticism but also found listeners who connected with it. The band's sound mixed Brazilian beats with reggae and funk elements, and Quintanilha's vocals had a raw, soulful quality.
Songs like 'Inexplicável amor' and 'Sopro Novo' show the band's approach, groovy basslines, infectious rhythms, and lyrics that sometimes carried a political edge. They didn't fit neatly into established categories, which was part of what made their music stand out to certain audiences in Brazil at the time.
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