Zabomba
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Zabomba

Zabomba formed in 2014 in Portugal, with Mariana Ricardo on vocals, Pedro Silva on accordion, António Zambujo on guitar, Pedro Carneiro on bass, and Bernardo...

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Zabomba's accordion-driven Portuguese folk with modern edges

A Lisbon band that reworks traditional Alentejo rhythms through contemporary arrangements.

If you're new to them, start with "Dançar sem Par" and "Parafuso Na Cabeça." That's the core of what they do.

They've built a sound that feels both rooted and restless. Songs like "Dançar sem Par" became anthems at festivals like Womad and Glastonbury, while "Parafuso Na Cabeça" shows how they stretch those traditions. It's not revivalism, it's Portuguese folk music that breathes like something current.

They formed in 2014 with Mariana Ricardo on vocals and Pedro Silva on accordion. Their self-titled debut arrived in 2016, followed by "Maré" in 2018, and they released another version of "Dançar sem Par" in 2020.

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Zabomba formed in 2014 in Portugal, with Mariana Ricardo on vocals, Pedro Silva on accordion, António Zambujo on guitar, Pedro Carneiro on bass, and Bernardo Couto on drums. Their sound draws from traditional Portuguese rhythms, particularly those of the Alentejo region, while incorporating modern elements. Their debut album, simply titled "Zabomba," came out in 2016.

Their song "Dançar sem Par" became something of an anthem for them. Other tracks like "Parafuso Na Cabeça" and "Metástase" show their range, blending accordion and guitar lines with a more contemporary feel. They followed up with the album "Maré" in 2018.

The band has performed at festivals like Womad and Glastonbury. Their 2020 release was also called "Dançar sem Par."

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