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João da Bahiana
João da Bahiana was born João Francisco dos Santos in 1961 in Salvador, Bahia. He sang in local churches and performed at street festivals as a young boy,...
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João da Bahiana was born João Francisco dos Santos in 1961 in Salvador, Bahia. He sang in local churches and performed at street festivals as a young boy, absorbing the region's musical traditions. In the early 1980s, he formed the band João da Bahiana e Seu Canto Negro, which released its debut album 'Baiana' in 1985.
His song 'Batuque Na Cozinha' came out in 1989 and became widely known in Brazil and elsewhere. The track's rhythm and lyrics about cooking and sharing food connected with listeners. He also recorded songs like 'Cabide de Mulambo' and 'Yao'.
João da Bahiana released more than ten studio albums over time. He worked with artists including Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Carlinhos Brown.
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