Os poETs

Os PoETs formed in São Paulo in 1985, with founding members Marcelo Hayena, Marcão, and Renato Godá. Their 1990 album 'A Formiga' brought them national attention, anchored by the title track that became a Brazilian classic. The song 'A Formiga' and others like 'O Brasil Não É' and 'Coração Acorrentado' from their catalog show their approach to blending samba, rock, and Brazilian folk elements.

They've released seven studio albums including 'Semente' in 1993, 'Acústico' in 1999, and 'Oásis' in 2010. The current lineup includes Paulo André on keyboards and Serginho on drums alongside the founding members. They've worked with artists like Chico Buarque and Milton Nascimento, though their music has often been read as having political dimensions, particularly around social issues.

Their songs tend to focus on everyday resilience and social observation rather than overt activism. Tracks like 'Salva-vidas' and 'Vem Cá' maintain this plainspoken quality, avoiding grand statements in favor of grounded storytelling. The band continues without much fanfare, their earlier work still finding listeners who appreciate its directness.