A group from Fortaleza that blended northeastern traditions with lyrics about life under military rule.
For a sense of their sound, start with 'Disparada' or 'Sobre Vivência'. They give you the folk feel and the lyrical weight that defined them.
They came up in the 1970s when Brazil was under military rule, and their music often spoke to social conditions without losing its folk roots. Songs like 'Disparada' and 'Leão do Norte' became part of their repertoire, carrying that approach. Tracks like 'Menina Radha' and 'Chegada de Inverno' show they had range beyond the overtly political.
They formed in Fortaleza in the 1970s and put out their debut album in 1975. Over time, the lineup included Alceu Valença, Zé Ramalho, and Elba Ramalho at different points. They recorded albums like 'Cantando o Nordeste' in 1978 and 'Brasil de Fato' in 1985.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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