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Mestre Assanhaço
Mestre Assanhão formed in 1985 in Santo Amaro, Bahia, a place with deep Afro-Brazilian traditions. The group's name references a quilombo leader from the 18th...
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Mestre Assanhão formed in 1985 in Santo Amaro, Bahia, a place with deep Afro-Brazilian traditions. The group's name references a quilombo leader from the 18th century who resisted slavery. Their music draws from those regional rhythms while incorporating reggae, rock, and hip-hop elements.
The group includes members like Mestre Bira on lead vocals and percussion, Morcegão as a rapper and songwriter, Dona Selma on backing vocals, Mestre Magrão on drums, and Toninho on bass.
They've worked with artists such as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Manu Chao. Albums like "Axé Gostoso" from 1996 and "Resistência" from 2008 show their consistent focus on social themes through music that blends traditional and contemporary sounds.
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