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Tom Porto
Tom Porto grew up in the Baixada de Capim neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, where he absorbed the local samba and MPB sounds. His 2005 debut album, named after...
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Baixada de Capim
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Deserto Em Si
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Eu e Você
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Give Me
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Guarda-chuva
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Gueto
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Isola Bella
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La Notte Scorsa
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Pra Ju
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Tom Porto grew up in the Baixada de Capim neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, where he absorbed the local samba and MPB sounds. His 2005 debut album, named after his home district, included the track "Baixada de Capim" that brought him wider attention.
His music draws from Brazilian traditions like samba and bossa nova while incorporating contemporary elements. Songs such as "Deserto Em Si" and "Eu e Você" feature his distinctive vocal delivery and lyrical focus on personal and social themes.
Porto has worked with artists including Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. His band includes guitarist Ricardo Amado, bassist Daniel Moura, drummer Gilson Santos, and percussionist Rafael Barreto.
He released albums like Noite de Seresta in 2008 and Canções do Tempo in 2020. Other songs in his catalog include "Guarda-chuva," "Gueto," and "La Notte Scorsa."
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