Yokandesh formed in Brazil in the late 1990s, with Biba Meirelles on vocals, Felipe Fantoni on multiple instruments, and Rodrigo Campello on drums. Their name translates to "Princess," which gives some context to songs like "Princesa, Rainha." They mixed samba with rock and reggae, and their 1999 single "Princesa, Rainha" became a hit across Brazil.
They put out five albums between 1999 and 2010, including "Elefantástico" and "Supernova." Other tracks like "Voando Alto" and "Alexandra" show up in their catalog. In 2003, there was some trouble over accusations about another song, "Apareceu," which led to a break before they came back in 2006.
They worked with artists like Seu Jorge and Marisa Monte along the way. The band's sound had a certain blend, and songs like "Amizade" and "Aquecido" round out what they were doing. They kept making music through that 2000s period without much fuss beyond that one interruption.
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