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Kangaia
Kangaia formed in 1996 with Chico César on vocals, Cláudio Rabeca on accordion, and percussionist Ivanildo Villani. They worked with traditional Northeast...
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Kangaia formed in 1996 with Chico César on vocals, Cláudio Rabeca on accordion, and percussionist Ivanildo Villani. They worked with traditional Northeast Brazilian rhythms like xote, xaxado, and baião, which gave their 1996 album its title, 'Xote, Xaxado e Baião.'
Chico César wrote lyrics that touched on love and social themes, while the group's sound stayed close to those regional forms. They recorded other albums including 'Nação Nordestina' and 'De Janeiro a Janeiro.'
Over time they played with artists like Gilberto Gil, Elba Ramalho, and Marisa Monte. Their songs include 'Litoral Norte' and 'Pedir Pra Esquecer.'
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