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Rastapé & Baião de Quatro
Rastapé & Baião de Quatro formed in Recife around 1999, with founding members Marcos Maia and Alexandre Marinho. They brought in percussionist Bebê Kramer and...
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A Vida Passa
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Abri a Porta
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Amar Até
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Amor De Rastapé
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Amor De São João
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Amor de Rasta Pé
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Beija-flor
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Cala a Boca
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Coração
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Devagar
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Forró Drenado
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Heroína
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Homem Com H
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No Balanço Do Busão
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Pra Gente Vadiar
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Que Nem Tijolo
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Rastapé & Baião de Quatro formed in Recife around 1999, with founding members Marcos Maia and Alexandre Marinho. They brought in percussionist Bebê Kramer and bassist Diego Lopes, naming the group after a traditional Brazilian street dance. Their early work leaned into baião, a lively genre from the countryside, and they eventually incorporated forró and reggae elements.
Their song "A Vida Passa" became something of an anthem for them, capturing that blend of celebration and resilience. Other tracks like "Abri a Porta" and "Amor De Rastapé" show how they kept one foot in traditional rhythms while making music that could fill a dance floor.
Over time, the lineup shifted. The group has included drummer Marcelo Martins and vocalist Maíra Lins on cavaquinho alongside the original core. They put out albums like Rastapé in 2000 and Baião de Quatro in 2003, recording live sessions like Ao Vivo no Largo do Pe that captured their energy.
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