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Ofamirê
Ofamirê formed in 1996 in Salvador, Bahia, as a collective of musicians focused on Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Their sound pulls from samba, reggae, and ijexá,...
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Ofamirê formed in 1996 in Salvador, Bahia, as a collective of musicians focused on Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Their sound pulls from samba, reggae, and ijexá, built around percussion and vocals. The group included Carlinhos Brown on lead vocals and percussion, Tiné on vocals and guitar, and several others handling vocals and specific drums like surdo, tantã, repique, and caixa.
They released their self-titled debut album in 1998, followed by records like "Bahia de Todos os Cantos" in 2000 and "No Mundo dos Deuses" in 2002. Their song "Eu Sou Banda Voou" became a carnival anthem, though its celebratory tone drew some criticism for being too irreverent toward religious traditions. Ofamirê defended it as part of Salvador's culture.
Later albums included "Nação Baiana" in 2004, "Festa no Terreiro" in 2006, and "Axé do Ilê" in 2010. Their lyrics often touched on social justice and life in Bahia, set against those percussive grooves.
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