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Maracutaia
Maracutaia formed in Salvador, Bahia during the 1980s, led by singer and songwriter Tonho Matéria. Their music drew from Afro-Brazilian rhythms and often...
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Maracutaia formed in Salvador, Bahia during the 1980s, led by singer and songwriter Tonho Matéria. Their music drew from Afro-Brazilian rhythms and often addressed social themes, which sometimes put them at odds with conservative listeners. The song 'Ogum Massá' became particularly notable for how different audiences interpreted it, some heard a call for resistance, while others criticized what they saw as glorification of violence.
Their recordings include albums like 'Maracutaia de Quatro' from 1987 and 'Axé Bahia' from 1991. Other songs in their catalog include 'Boca de Nego,' 'Valongo,' 'Exu D'Ifá,' and 'Iara Negra.' Alongside Tonho Matéria, the group featured guitarist Manno Góes and percussionist Babajáy.
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