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Valdir.com
Valdir.com formed in the late 1990s in Salvador, Bahia, with vocalist Valdir Souza leading the group. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1999, and the...
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Valdir.com formed in the late 1990s in Salvador, Bahia, with vocalist Valdir Souza leading the group. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1999, and the track 'Passaram a Mão' caught on quickly, giving them national attention in Brazil.
Their music pulled from samba and axé rhythms while mixing in funk and rock elements. Songs like 'Vida de Raparigueiro' and others often touched on social issues, poverty, inequality, racial discrimination, which connected with many listeners.
In 2004, they faced accusations of plagiarizing a traditional Brazilian melody, which they denied. Their outspoken lyrics and progressive stances also drew criticism from conservative circles, sometimes making it harder to book shows or get radio play.
They kept putting out albums through the 2000s, including 'Sombra Viva' in 2002 and 'Samba-Funk' in 2005, followed by a live recording at Rio's Circo Voador in 2008.
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