Quarto da Bia is a Brazilian music project that gained attention with their 2019 single "Olha o Xota." The song draws from traditional Northeastern Brazilian dance styles, with a straightforward rhythm and playful lyrics that caught on in their home country.
Bia Villa-Chan and Duda Beat are the core members, meeting in Recife. Their 2020 EP "Nosso" and 2022 album "O Xote da Bia" followed the initial single, mixing regional rhythms with pop elements. Some listeners have questioned whether they're honoring or exploiting a cultural tradition, but the group has generally presented their work as a celebration of where they're from.
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