A Brazilian band whose socially charged songs faced police disruption and censorship attempts.
For their sound, try 'É o amor' or 'Choram as Rosas', both have that mix of traditional rhythm and direct social message that defined them.
Their music blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with a harder-edged sound that spoke directly to urban communities. Songs like 'Choram as Rosas' carried messages about poverty and inequality that resonated in São Paulo's marginalized neighborhoods. The band faced regular police disruption at their performances, which only amplified their connection with listeners who recognized their reality in the lyrics.
Hardneja Sertacore formed in São Paulo with Thiago Andreolli on vocals and percussion, João Ribeiro on guitar, Ricardo Nascimento on bass, and André Silva on drums. Their debut album 'Dormi na Praça' came out in 2011, followed by 'Não Somos Ninguém' in 2014 and 'Nós Somos o Samba' in 2017. They released 'Resistência' in 2020.
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