Zito Borborema formed in Belém, Pará in 2001, drawing from the rhythms and folklore of the Amazon region where they started. They built their sound playing small venues and street performances, eventually gaining attention with songs like "Ilha do Marajó" in 2006, which references the Amazon delta island.
Their music incorporates Amazonian sounds with contemporary elements, as heard in tracks such as "Vizinha Faladeira" and "Amor de Vaqueiro." They've released albums including "Ilha do Marajó" (2006), "Awari" (2008), and "Amazônia na Veia" (2012).
The band includes Zito Borborema on vocals and guitar, Marcos Vinicius on bass, Edson Hulk on drums, and Gileno Cruz on keyboards. They've worked with artists like Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa, bringing Amazonian themes to broader Brazilian music circles.
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