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Zé Vives
Zé Vives formed in Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s, with Zé Vives on vocals and guitar alongside Jorge Zarath, Alexandre Leão, and Fábio Sampaio. Their...
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Zé Vives formed in Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s, with Zé Vives on vocals and guitar alongside Jorge Zarath, Alexandre Leão, and Fábio Sampaio. Their sound mixed Brazilian rhythms with reggae, rock, and pop elements. The band's 2000 single "O Meu Defeito" became a national hit in Brazil, connecting with listeners through its melody and lyrics about love and self-acceptance.
That song's success brought Zé Vives wider attention, though some conservative groups objected to its references to homosexuality. The band released several albums including their self-titled 1997 debut, the 2000 album "O Meu Defeito," and later records like "Deixa Viver" in 2002 and "Música de Verdade" in 2019.
While the lineup has seen changes over time, the core four members have remained consistent. Their music, particularly "O Meu Defeito," has been covered by other artists and has maintained a place in Brazilian popular culture.
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