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Rootcidade
Rootcidade formed in Salvador, Brazil around 2002, with Beto Jamaica as the main vocalist and songwriter. The group's name comes from the Portuguese phrase...
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Rootcidade formed in Salvador, Brazil around 2002, with Beto Jamaica as the main vocalist and songwriter. The group's name comes from the Portuguese phrase for "root city," suggesting a connection to their community. Their music mixed hip-hop with Brazilian rhythms like baile funk and samba, often addressing social issues in their lyrics.
Their song "Vida Louca" appeared on their 2003 album of the same name. The track became one of their better-known works, capturing some of their straightforward approach to writing about everyday struggles. They performed in Brazil and toured internationally, playing shows in Europe and North America.
Rootcidade worked with other musicians including Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. The band included members like Sergio Melo on bass, Carlinhos Brown Jr. on percussion, and Armandinho Macêdo on guitar. Their live performances were noted for their energy, documented on a 2010 live album.
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