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Kartilagem
Kartilagem formed in São Paulo in 1987, led by vocalist João Gordo. Their music mixed hardcore punk with industrial and hip-hop elements, which kept them...
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Kartilagem formed in São Paulo in 1987, led by vocalist João Gordo. Their music mixed hardcore punk with industrial and hip-hop elements, which kept them mostly in the underground scene for a while. They put out albums like 'Sangue Latino' in 1992 and 'Respiração Animal' in 1995.
Their lyrics often dealt with political and social issues, sometimes getting them into trouble. The song 'Resposta' from 2003 was a direct criticism of the Brazilian government that stirred up some attention at the time. The band's lineup has included João Gordo on vocals, Marco Antonio on guitar, Afonsinho on bass, and Paulo César on drums.
They worked with other artists like Chico Science along the way. Their later material, like 2003's 'Oitavo Anjo,' brought in some electronic and metal touches while keeping that raw, confrontational edge.
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