A band born in Complexo do Alemão, with songs that speak directly to life in their community.
For a sense of where they started, listen to 'Rabeca No Merengue.' 'Morro da Conceição' shows how that sound found a wider audience.
Maciel Salu's music comes straight from the streets of Complexo do Alemão, a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Songs like 'Rabeca No Merengue' and 'Gaiola da Saudade' grew out of that environment, with lyrics that reflect the daily realities of their neighborhood. Their 2016 track 'Morro da Conceição' broke through locally and led to collaborations with major figures like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso.
The band formed in 2008 when two childhood friends, Maciel and Salu, started performing on the streets with basic gear. They've released albums like 'Mundo Pequeno' in 2012 and 'Nação Zumbi' in 2020, while their lineup expanded to include a full band. Their music has kept addressing social themes familiar to their home, even as their reach grew.
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