Zona Rural was a Brazilian group whose song "Corrupção" became an anthem about systemic corruption. Their music drew from rural Northeastern traditions, with lyrics that spoke plainly about political and social issues.
Their debut album in 1986 included "Corrupção," and they followed with records like "O Cheiro da Terra" in 1988 and "Frente a Frente" in 1990. Other songs in their catalog include "Eu Tô Ficando Maluco," "Luna," and "Menina Mimada."
They performed live recordings too, like "Acústico" in 1995 and "Ao Vivo em Salvador" in 2005. Their straightforward approach to protest music connected with listeners who recognized the situations described in their songs.
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