A Bahian band that mixed traditional rhythms with modern pop in the 1990s.
For their signature sound, try 'Coração Aberto' or 'Uma Festa Todo Dia'. They capture that mix of traditional Bahian rhythm and pop energy.
They came out of Salvador in the '90s with a sound that blended Afro-Brazilian rhythms with contemporary beats, a fusion that caught on across Brazil. The single 'Beijo Geladinho' from their 1997 self-titled album became a major hit. Songs like 'Coração Aberto' and 'Timidez' kept their momentum going, bringing Bahia's carnival energy to wider audiences.
The 1997 album 'Negritude Junior' gave them their breakthrough. They released several more albums including 'Negritude Junior: Na Base da Raça' in 1999 and 'Negritude Junior: 10 Anos de Axé' in 2007. The lineup stayed fairly steady with Neto on vocals, Gil on guitar, Wilsão on bass, and Peu on drums.
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