Vicente Melo formed in Fortaleza in the early 2000s, playing a mix of forró, samba, and rock. Their debut album 'Queimando a Palhinha' came out in 2008, giving them a national platform with that song's popularity.
Their music often dealt with social themes, which sometimes drew criticism alongside praise. They kept recording through the 2010s with albums like 'Nação Vencida' in 2011 and 'A Vida Que Nos Quer' in 2018, adding touches of funk and reggae to their sound.
The band toured Brazil, Europe, and the United States with a lineup that included Vicente Melo on vocals and guitar, Nando de Paula on bass, Jean Costa on drums, Marcelo Costa on guitar and vocals, and Lucas Pereira on accordion. Other songs like 'Império Das Caixeiras' and 'A Arca de Noé' became part of their setlists.
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