Odegrau

Odegrau formed in Belo Horizonte in the late 1990s, with Pedro Luís on vocals and guitar. Their sound mixed samba and rock in ways that didn't fit neatly into commercial radio formats, which kept them on the independent circuit. They've put out seven albums since 1999, including 'A Musa do Verão Passado' in 2004.

That 2004 song became their most recognizable track, a summer anthem about faded romance that connected with listeners across Brazil. Other songs like 'Garganta Profunda' and 'Mulher-Leopardo' show their taste for narrative lyrics and rhythmic experimentation. The band lineup has included Ricardo Dias on bass, Juliana Perdigão on vocals and percussion, Sérgio Ricardo on guitar and mandolin, and Henrique Matheus on drums.

Their later albums like 'O Que Você Quer Saber de Verdade' (2009) and 'Odegrau Canta Belchior' (2015) continued exploring Brazilian musical traditions while maintaining their own distinct approach. They've remained a consistent presence in Brazil's alternative scene without chasing mainstream trends.