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Raça Negra

Raça Negra formed in São Paulo in 1983 with Luiz Carlos on vocals, Paulo Sérgio on bass, Fernando on drums, and Fabinho on guitar. They started playing small...

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Raça Negra, the steady voice of Brazilian romance

A São Paulo band whose simple, earnest love songs have soundtracked decades of Brazilian life.

If you want the classic Raça Negra feel, start with 'Cheia de Manias' and 'Raiva de Você.' They're the blueprint for everything that came after.

They've been a reliable presence in Brazilian music since the late '80s, with songs that feel lived-in and direct. 'Cheia de Manias' from their 1991 album is the one everyone knows, a straightforward romantic track that just caught on. Later songs like 'Raiva de Você' and 'Dou a Vida Por Um Beijo' kept that same mid-tempo, heartfelt style going.

They formed in São Paulo in 1983, playing small venues while working day jobs. Their self-titled debut came out in 1989, and 'Raça Negra II' in 1991 brought 'Cheia de Manias.' The lineup shifted a bit over the years, but they've kept recording steadily, sticking to their familiar sound.

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Raça Negra formed in São Paulo in 1983 with Luiz Carlos on vocals, Paulo Sérgio on bass, Fernando on drums, and Fabinho on guitar. They started playing small venues while working through the usual early financial struggles. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1989, followed by 'Raça Negra II' in 1991.

That second album included 'Cheia de Manias,' which became their most recognizable song. It's a straightforward romantic track with a simple melody that caught on widely in Brazil. The band's sound settled into a comfortable place with songs like 'Raiva de Você' and 'Que Pena,' which follow a similar pattern of earnest, mid-tempo love songs.

Over time, Fernando left in 1991 and was replaced by André Gomes on drums. Fabinho left in 1996, with Rafael Kuang taking over on guitar. They've kept recording steadily, putting out songs like 'Dou a Vida Por Um Beijo' and 'Vem Pra Ficar' that stick to their familiar style. More recently, they collaborated with Wesley Safadão on 'Vai Curtir, Vai Dançar.'

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