Zulu formed in Brazil during the late 1960s, around the time of the Tropicalia movement. The band included Luiz Melodia on guitar and vocals, Jorge Mautner on keyboards, Waly Salomão on saxophone, and Nelson Jacobina on drums. Their music pulled from Brazilian rhythms and psychedelic rock, and some of their lyrics were considered provocative enough to draw official attention at the time.
Their second album, 'Em Transe,' came out in 1972. The title track is a long, winding piece that mixes Afro-Brazilian percussion with more experimental sounds. It became one of their best-known songs, alongside others like 'A Geração' and 'Na Ladeira.'
The band put out a handful of records in the early 1970s, including 'A Vida Continua' and 'Caipora,' before disbanding around the middle of the decade. After Zulu ended, Luiz Melodia worked as a solo artist, and both Jorge Mautner and Waly Salomão stayed active in Brazilian music.
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