Zionautas

Zionautas formed in Porto, Portugal in 1999 with Manuel Cruz on vocals, Miguel Ribeiro on guitar, Rui Costa on bass, and Luís Nunes on drums. They started with a mix of reggae, hip-hop, and world music influences. Their song 'A Máquina' from 2005 became a notable track for them, combining social commentary with rhythmic energy.

Their discography includes albums like 'Reggae & Roll' in 2002, their self-titled album in 2005, and later releases such as 'Contracultura' in 2011 and 'Rádio Zion' in 2017. Other songs like 'Quando Escurecer Olhe Pro Céu' and 'Condenadas À Liberdade' show their continued work with lyrics that engage with broader themes.

They've faced some criticism over their musical approach, but kept making music through the 2000s and 2010s. The band's lineup remained consistent with those four members through their recorded work.