Zé Renato e Braguinha

Zé Renato e Braguinha started playing together in the mid-1980s, working in samba and MPB circles. They built a following through performances at smaller clubs and venues, developing a style that leaned toward the poetic and sometimes direct. Their song "As Mina Ta Louca" came out in 1990 and drew attention for its frank lyrics, which led to some radio stations refusing to play it. That track became their best-known work.

Their music often dealt with social and personal themes that weren't always mainstream at the time. They released several albums through the 1990s and early 2000s, including 'Cidade Cigana' in 1996 and 'Mais Perto' in 2001. Zé Renato handled vocals and songwriting, while Braguinha played guitar and produced. Their recordings have a stripped-down, voice-and-guitar feel that suited the material.