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Ricardo Esteves
Ricardo Esteves is a Brazilian singer from Salvador, Bahia, whose music draws on samba, axé, and reggae. He formed the band Boca do Rei in the late 1990s, and...
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Ricardo Esteves is a Brazilian singer from Salvador, Bahia, whose music draws on samba, axé, and reggae. He formed the band Boca do Rei in the late 1990s, and their 2000 debut album included the song 'Boca do Rei,' which became widely known.
His lyrics often touch on social and political themes, which has led to some public attention. In 2008, he was briefly detained after police confused his band's instruments for weapons.
Beyond 'Boca do Rei,' Esteves has recorded songs like 'Illegal Love,' 'Mãe,' and 'Sei Tão Pouco.' He released albums such as 'O Rei da Favela' in 2002 and 'Nação Zumbi' in later years.
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