Rafael Brito came up from Brazil's agricultural heartland, where his song 'Reis do Agro' connected with farmers and ranchers. He put out albums like 'Reis do Agro' in 2017, 'Agro é Vida' in 2018, 'Terra Fértil' in 2020, and 'Sementes do Campo' in 2022.
He works with a band called Trio Parada Dura, which includes Max Brener on guitar and backing vocals and André Covre on bass and backing vocals. Their live shows have drawn crowds across Brazil.
Brito's support for agribusiness has drawn some criticism from environmental and animal rights groups. He's maintained that sustainable agriculture and economic growth can work together.
His music, including tracks like 'Deus Não Está Morto,' mixes traditional Brazilian folk with contemporary country sounds, staying close to the rural themes that first got him noticed.
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