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Os Insistentes
Os Insistentes formed in Cuba during the 1980s, a period marked by political and economic challenges. Their music often carried social commentary, which...
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Happy Hour
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Mais do que palavras
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Mais nada
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Quero te ver dançar
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Cuba
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Do Jeito Errado
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Happy Hour
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Mais do que palavras
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Mais nada
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Quero te ver dançar
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Cuba
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Do Jeito Errado
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Entre a Avenida e o Infinito
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Só toco blues
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No Samba Rock
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Noites de Verão
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Os Insistentes formed in Cuba during the 1980s, a period marked by political and economic challenges. Their music often carried social commentary, which sometimes brought them into conflict with authorities. The band's core included Gerardo Alfonso on vocals and songwriting, Eduardo Sosa on guitar, Carlos Varela on bass, and Frank Delgado on percussion.
They released several albums that mixed trova, folk, and rock elements, including "De Cuba y de aquí" in 1985, "Hablando en serio" in 1987, "Canción de los elegidos" in 1992, and "La isla mágica" in 1997. Their song "Cuba" from 1992 became particularly well-known, with lyrics that spoke directly about the country and its people.
Other songs in their catalog include "Do Jeito Errado," "Entre a Avenida e o Infinito," "Happy Hour," and "Mais do que palavras." Their outspoken approach to music-making meant they faced both support and criticism throughout their time together.
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