Xote Santo formed in Salvador in 2005. Their debut album was called 'Tem Nada a Ver,' which is also the title of one of their songs. Early on, some of their lyrics drew criticism for touching on social and political topics, which seemed to solidify a certain audience for them.
They've put out several albums over time, including 'Samba do Lixo' in 2007, 'Rima de Dentro' in 2009, 'Baixaria' in 2012, and 'Vida em Preto e Branco' in 2015. Other songs people know include 'Derrubar Gigante' and 'Gente Que Não Lê a Bíblia.'
The group's core has been Leomar Lopes on vocals and guitar, Lucas Almeida on bass, and Carlos Gomes on drums. They've worked with other Brazilian musicians like Chico César, Maria Gadú, and Lenine. Their sound pulls from xote and forró rhythms, often mixed with rock elements.
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