Marcos Leandro is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from the country's Northeast region. His song 'Corrupção, Corrupção' became widely known in Brazil after appearing on his 2015 debut album 'Voz do Povo.' The track addresses political corruption directly, and it connected with listeners who recognized the subject from daily life.
Leandro's music often deals with social themes. Alongside 'Corrupção, Corrupção,' songs like 'Sonho de Um Lavrador' and 'Alegria' show his focus on ordinary people's experiences. His work draws from seeing economic hardship growing up, though he writes about it plainly rather than as overt protest music.
In 2017, he faced legal trouble after releasing a song that criticized a politician, with charges of defamation that were later dropped. The incident illustrated the tensions that can arise when music touches directly on political figures, but Leandro has continued writing in a similar vein.
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