Tribalistas

Tribalistas formed in 2002 as a trio of established Brazilian musicians: singer Marisa Monte, poet-musician Arnaldo Antunes, and percussionist Carlinhos Brown. Songs like 'Já Sei Namorar' and 'Velha Infância' became familiar radio presences in Brazil, mixing bossa nova and samba with the members' individual approaches to MPB.

Some listeners found their blend of genres too eclectic, while others appreciated how it reflected Brazil's musical diversity. The group's work occasionally extended beyond recording, they collaborated with indigenous Brazilian communities at one point, and Antunes drew criticism in 2017 for political comments. But the music itself, spare and melodic, kept a steady following.

After their initial burst of activity, the trio remained a sporadic project rather than a full-time band. They reconvened years later for a second album in 2017, which included the track 'Aliança.' Their sound stayed recognizably theirs: Monte's clear vocals, Antunes's wordplay, Brown's percussion, and those gentle, interwoven melodies.