Vendêdôres

Vendêadôres formed in Salvador, Brazil, with Ricardo Chaves as vocalist and composer. Their music draws from samba, maracatu, and candomblé rhythms, creating a sound that feels both rooted and contemporary. Songs like 'Ajuste e Trégua' and 'Canção do Nada' show how they balance social themes with melodic accessibility.

Their debut album 'Vendedor de Sonhos' came out in 2014, followed by 'Fé na Resistência' in 2017 and 'Onde a Saudade Mora' in 2020. The band has performed internationally, though they've faced the typical financial pressures of independent musicians working outside mainstream channels.

What comes through in their recordings is a six-piece ensemble sound that feels lived-in rather than polished. There's a directness to how they handle Afro-Brazilian traditions, avoiding both museum-piece reverence and overproduction. Their work suggests a band more interested in the conversation their music starts than in any particular destination.