A Salvador band that mixed Brazilian rhythms with reggae and funk, anchored by the breakout single "Dona Léa".
For a quick sense of their vibe, try "Quero é aprontar" or "Entre Na Fila". They're both good examples of that Bahian reggae-funk mix they did.
They carved out a space in Brazilian popular music by blending danceable rhythms with straightforward lyrics, as heard in songs like "Quero é aprontar". Their sound drew both an audience and criticism for commercializing traditional styles, but their recordings like "Entre Na Fila" kept people moving. The band's particular take on reggae and funk made them a fixture in the early 2000s Bahia scene.
Formed in Salvador in the early 2000s, they released albums like "Bandalismo" in 2004 and "Nação do Reggae" in 2011. Wagner José stayed on as lead singer through lineup shifts that included musicians like Paulo Malakali on guitar and Juninho do Sax on saxophone.
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