A Salvador-based band whose songs blend local percussion with lyrics about sexuality and social exclusion.
For a quick sense of their sound, try 'Três Palavras' for the rhythms and 'Antes que Esse Mundo Enlouqueça' for the lyrical edge.
Jackson Just matters because they make music that actually sounds like Salvador, with the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of that city woven right into songs like 'Três Palavras.' Their lyrics don't shy away from queer experience or social critique, which has drawn both a dedicated LGBTQ+ following in Brazil and criticism from conservative corners. Tracks like 'Preghiera Particolare' show they can step outside political themes without losing their distinctive vocal style.
The band formed around 2010 in Salvador, led by Jackson Oliveira. They put out their debut album 'Viado e Sapatão' in 2016, followed by 'Fora do Armário' in 2018 and 'O Mundo Não Vai Acabar' in 2020.
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