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Mestre Leopoldina
Mestre Leopoldina formed in Salvador in 1987 around percussionist and composer Edgardinho. Their sound drew from Candomblé rhythms, reggae, and samba,...
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Mestre Leopoldina formed in Salvador in 1987 around percussionist and composer Edgardinho. Their sound drew from Candomblé rhythms, reggae, and samba, creating something that felt specific to that city's streets.
Their 1995 album 'Pareço Ganga Zumbi' gave them a breakthrough, with the title track becoming something of an anthem. The song's lyrics spoke to social issues and resonated with many in Salvador's Afro-Brazilian community.
Their music often addressed themes of inequality and resistance, which sometimes put them at odds with authorities. Their performances could feel more like gatherings than concerts, drawing people who connected with what they were saying.
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