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The Blackyard Birds
The Blackyard Birds formed in 1996 in Rio de Janeiro with vocalist Rodrigo Pitta, guitarist Leo Cavalcanti, bassist Gustavo Vaz, and drummer Anderson Santana....
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The Blackyard Birds formed in 1996 in Rio de Janeiro with vocalist Rodrigo Pitta, guitarist Leo Cavalcanti, bassist Gustavo Vaz, and drummer Anderson Santana. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1998 and included the song 'Quero Ir Embora,' which became a hit. That early material mixed samba, rock, and reggae.
In 2002, the band faced plagiarism accusations over the melody of their song 'Meu Mundo,' which led to legal disputes. Their lyrics often addressed social inequality and political corruption, which drew criticism from some quarters. Later albums incorporated soul and funk elements alongside their earlier influences.
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