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Zé Lima o Poeta
Zé Lima o Poeta was a musician from the Maré favela in Rio de Janeiro, born in 1945. He started writing and performing his own songs early on, drawing from...
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Zé Lima o Poeta was a musician from the Maré favela in Rio de Janeiro, born in 1945. He started writing and performing his own songs early on, drawing from samba and bossa nova traditions. His music often focused on life in the urban margins.
His most well-known song is "Mar de Lama," a stark portrayal of favela life. The lyrics were direct and sometimes explicit, which led to criticism and censorship from authorities and media who found his work unsettling. He kept performing anyway, often with a small group of collaborators like Luís Carlos da Vila on vocals and percussion.
Zé Lima released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including "Favela" in 1978 and "Brasil Marginal" in 1979. His self-titled album came out in 1982. The music wasn't polished or designed for broad appeal, but it spoke plainly about conditions many preferred to ignore.
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