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Os Originais do Samba
Os Originais do Samba formed in 1968 in Rio de Janeiro's Mangueira neighborhood, a group of friends who started playing together without much formal training....
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Curated by Ethan Walker
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Ilusão Maior
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Mexe-mexe
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Vestido Branco
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Alguém Me Avisou
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As Três Capitais
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Atlântida e Suas Chanchadas
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Blusa Amarela
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Cadê Tereza
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Casa de Bamba
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Casca de Côco
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Chiclete de Hortelã
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Desabrigo
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Explode Coração
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Falador Passa Mal
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Frevo do Saberé
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Hoje Eu Vou Sambar
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Os Originais do Samba formed in 1968 in Rio de Janeiro's Mangueira neighborhood, a group of friends who started playing together without much formal training. Their 1972 debut album 'Falador Passa Mal' became a national hit, establishing their sound built around samba rhythms and lyrics that often spoke to working-class life.
Their songs like 'Ilusão Maior' and 'Blusa Amarela' became popular through word-of-mouth and energetic live shows. The band's lineup has changed over time, though Arlindo Cruz and Bebeto have remained central figures since those early days.
In the mid-1970s, their music sometimes drew official attention for its social commentary, including a brief performance ban in 1974. They've recorded numerous albums since, maintaining a connection to the samba tradition while their songs continue to circulate in Brazilian popular culture.
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