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Brazilian rock is a genre of music that emerged in Brazil during the 1960s and continues to thrive today, and it combines elements of traditional rock music with local Brazilian influences. Back in the 1960s, it was called iê-iê-iê, which is the Portuguese way of writing "Yeah, yeah, yeah," taken from The Beatles song "She Loves You." In recent years, English-language Brazilian rock bands like Sepultura, Angra, Viper, Krisiun, Far from Alaska, and Wannabe Jalva have become popular.

MUSICALITY

Brazilian rock draws inspiration from various subgenres of rock, including classic rock, alternative rock, punk rock, and hard rock. It incorporates energetic guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and driving basslines. Brazilian rock often features lyrics in Portuguese, reflecting the cultural context and providing a platform for social and political commentary.

Brazilian rock sometimes integrates traditional Brazilian instruments, such as berimbau or pandeiro, adding a distinctive flavor to the music. The genre also embraces diverse musical styles and experiments with fusion, incorporating elements of samba, bossa nova, and other Brazilian genres.

For example, the song "Roots Bloody Roots" by Sepultura showcases a powerful musical fusion of heavy metal with distinct Brazilian music. The song's rhythmic foundation draws inspiration from Afro-Brazilian percussion, incorporating tribal beats and primal rhythms.

THEMES

Brazilian rock explores a wide range of themes, addressing personal struggles, social issues, and political commentary. Many songs convey messages of rebellion, individualism, and the pursuit of freedom.

Others tackle social inequality, corruption, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Love, relationships, and personal experiences also serve as common lyrical themes in Brazilian rock music.

FAMOUS ARTISTS

Brazilian rock has seen the rise of several influential bands and artists who have left a lasting impact on the genre and the Brazilian music scene as a whole. Some notable Brazilian rock artists include Legião Urbana, Titãs, Raul Seixas, Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Cazuza, Barão Vermelho, Pitty, Nando Reis, and Charlie Brown Jr.