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Os Tobias
Os Tobias formed in Salvador in 1978. Their sound mixed samba with pop and rock, drawing from influences like Antônio Carlos Jobim and Bob Marley. They...
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Os Tobias formed in Salvador in 1978. Their sound mixed samba with pop and rock, drawing from influences like Antônio Carlos Jobim and Bob Marley. They released albums including their self-titled debut in 1981 and 'Carnaval dos Animais' in 1987.
While 'Hakuna Matata' became their most recognizable song, their catalog includes tracks like 'Sexta-Feira' and 'Vamo liga a TV'. The band's lineup has included vocalist and guitarist Mateus Aleluia, percussionist Neguinho do Samba, and multi-instrumentalist Alfredo Moura.
Os Tobias collaborated with artists including Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. Their music reached international audiences when 'Hakuna Matata' was featured in Disney's 'The Lion King'.
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