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Vovô do Samba
Vovô do Samba came together in Rio de Janeiro's favelas in the early 1970s, with Wilson Batista, Mauro Duarte, and Dicró among the musicians who formed the...
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Vovô do Samba came together in Rio de Janeiro's favelas in the early 1970s, with Wilson Batista, Mauro Duarte, and Dicró among the musicians who formed the group. Their name translates to 'Grandfather of Samba,' which suggests they saw themselves as keepers of the tradition.
In 1972 they put out 'O Amor Chegou' as their debut single. The song caught on quickly, though some critics felt the band was watering down samba for broader appeal. They kept recording through the mid-1970s, with albums like 'Samba de Verdade' and 'O Amor Continua' following.
Later in the decade, Vovô do Samba got tangled in legal fights over who owned 'O Amor Chegou.' The dispute was between band members and their record label, and it dragged on for years.
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