Pacamã

Pacamã formed in Salvador, Bahia in the 1990s with a lineup that included Márcio Mello on vocals and guitar, Caetano Veloso on bass, Chico César on keyboards and percussion, Pepeu Gomes on guitar, and Armandinho on percussion. Their debut album in 1996 featured the song "Furdunço," which became their most recognizable track.

Their music pulled from samba, reggae, rock, and electronic elements, creating a sound that felt both rooted in Brazilian tradition and distinctly contemporary. Beyond "Furdunço," songs like "Iara/Rito," "O Fugitivo," and "Catedral" showed their range across their first two albums.

By 1998's "Ritmo Manipulado," they were leaning further into experimental and electronic territory. Their approach drew some criticism from traditionalists but found an audience that appreciated their willingness to blend styles without being bound by genre conventions.