Tau Brasil

Tau Brasil formed in São Paulo in the early 1990s, with Marcelo D2 (born Marcelo Maldonado) as frontman. Their 1994 album 'Sampleados' brought them national attention, mixing samba, funk, and electronic elements into something that caught on quickly.

Songs like 'Tau Pai Tal Filho' and 'Vale do Mucuri' became part of their catalog, with D2's lyrics often touching on social themes and personal experience. The band's lineup included bassist Pedro Alvarenga, drummer Sampetre, and keyboardist Jorge Du Peixe, each bringing different musical backgrounds to the mix.

Their music sometimes drew criticism for its language and subject matter, which sparked conversations about censorship at the time. They kept recording through the 1990s, working within Brazil's Afro-Brazilian musical traditions while incorporating hip-hop and rock influences.