Maracatu Solar formed in Recife, Brazil, drawing from the local Maracatu tradition of carnival music and dance. Their sound mixes those rhythms with modern soul, funk, and reggae.
They've put out albums like "Noite Azul" in 2005, "Baque do Sol" in 2010, "Alegoria" in 2015, and "Oriki" in 2019. The song "Noite Azul" deals with the struggles and resilience of Afro-Brazilian communities.
Their outspoken material has drawn criticism from some conservative circles, but they've kept at it. Other musicians like vocalist Amanda Lira and percussionist Marcelo Costa have also played with the group over time.
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