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Zé Francisco de Cedro
Zé Francisco de Cedro formed in 1978 in Brazil's Northeast region, with Zé Francisco and Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento as founding members. Their early years...
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Zé Francisco de Cedro formed in 1978 in Brazil's Northeast region, with Zé Francisco and Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento as founding members. Their early years coincided with Brazil's military regime, which created a difficult environment for their socially conscious music. They released their first album 'Quem Pregou' in 1980, followed by several others including 'Grito do Povo' in 1982 and 'Canto das Águas' in 1986.
Their song 'Quem Pregou' became particularly well-known, often associated with social movements in Brazil. The band's lineup has remained fairly consistent over time, with João Batista de Andrade on bass and Marcos Santos on drums alongside the founders.
In 2006, they faced a temporary performance ban after criticizing the government during a show. Their music continues to be heard in contexts related to social activism in Brazil.
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