Zangala TJC formed in 1978 in Salvador, Bahia, with Nelson Rufino on vocals and J. Velloso on guitar. They worked with percussionists Tuzé de Abreu and Carlinhos Brown, drawing from samba and axé but adding funk and jazz elements to create something distinct.
The lyrics spoke plainly about injustice and the need to speak out, which led to censorship and harassment from authorities at the time.
They released albums like "Negra, Não" in 1979 and "Raízes" in 1984. The band has since disbanded, but their music remains connected to Bahian rhythms and social commentary.
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