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Marupiaras
Marupiaras formed in Salvador, Bahia in 1993 with vocalist Sandro Steppe, guitarist Rodrigo Tavares, bassist Léo Gonçalves, and drummer Junior Brazil. They...
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Marupiaras formed in Salvador, Bahia in 1993 with vocalist Sandro Steppe, guitarist Rodrigo Tavares, bassist Léo Gonçalves, and drummer Junior Brazil. They were young black artists working in an industry that often favored lighter-skinned performers, which meant they faced obstacles from the start.
Their 1995 single "Afirmação" became an anthem for Brazil's LGBTQ+ community, with lyrics about self-acceptance that resonated beyond typical pop themes.
Over time they released eleven studio albums that mixed Afro-pop, rock, and reggae, later adding funk, samba, and electronic touches. The lineup stayed consistent through those recordings, with Steppe's vocals and Tavares' guitar work anchoring their sound.
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