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Zé de Santa Cruz
Zé de Santa Cruz is a Brazilian band led by singer-songwriter Zé de Santa Cruz, who comes from Santa Cruz, Pernambuco. Their music draws from traditional...
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Zé de Santa Cruz is a Brazilian band led by singer-songwriter Zé de Santa Cruz, who comes from Santa Cruz, Pernambuco. Their music draws from traditional Brazilian folk styles, with songs that often feel nostalgic and rooted in regional culture. The band's 1986 album Engenho Velho, which includes the track of the same name, helped establish their presence in Brazilian music.
Over time, the lineup has included musicians like Chico Chagas on bass, Tuca Bezerra on drums, Guilherme Ligeiro on accordion, and Kuki Stolarski on percussion. Their work sometimes blends traditional rhythms like maracatu with other sounds, though it has occasionally been described as simple or overly nostalgic by some listeners. They've kept recording through the years, with albums like A Vida do Viajante in 1991 and Maracatu Atômico in 1994.
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