A Brazilian musician whose songs draw from the rhythmic coco tradition of the northeast.
For a good sense of his style, try 'Cheiro de Terra' or the collaborative 'É Bafunga'. They're straightforward, rhythmic, and grounded in that coco tradition he's always carried.
Santos's music is rooted in the coco rhythms he grew up with in Aracaju, and he's kept that sound alive through decades of recording. Songs like 'Cheiro de Terra' and 'É Bafunga' show how he works with other musicians to expand that foundation without losing its earthy feel. He's not a flashy name, but his steady presence has helped preserve a piece of Brazil's regional music.
He started playing early, influenced by the coco music around him, and put out his first album 'Cantador de Coco' in 1986. Later records like 'Axé Bahia' and 'Coco Raiz' followed, and he's kept recording with collaborators like Santanna and Pedro Luis. Songs such as 'Jangadeiro' have stayed in his sets over the years.
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