A Rio band that mixed danceable rhythms with pointed lyrics about female empowerment.
For a quick sense of their sound, 'O Gemidinho' has that funk pulse with Brazilian touches. 'Temporal de amor' shows how they could blend danceable music with lyrics that weren't just fluff.
When Rabo de Saia formed in 1991, they brought a specific energy to Brazilian funk that wasn't just about the beat. Songs like 'O Gemidinho' show their style, danceable but with lyrics that often tackled social issues, which sometimes drew criticism. They weren't just background music; they had something to say, and people listened.
The band started in Rio de Janeiro in 1991, with singer Sandra de Sá as the constant through lineup changes. Their debut album 'Rapariga' came out the next year, and they kept releasing music through the '90s, like 'É Samba Que Elas Querem' in 1994. Even as members shifted, their live shows stayed energetic, and tracks like 'Costumes do Sertão' continued their mix of rhythms and pointed words.
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