Rainhas do Babado

**Rainhas do Babado** (Queens of the Ruffle) are a vibrant Brazilian musical act known for blending theatricality, humor, and the pulsing rhythms of **brega** and **tecno brega**—genres rooted in Northeastern Brazil’s working-class dance culture. Emerging from the underground scene, the group embraces campy aesthetics, glittery outfits, and lyrics that mix social satire with absurdist storytelling, often celebrating queer expression and working-class resilience. Tracks like *Tyntin do Babado*, *Operação Palhacinho 333*, and *Sintomas de Destruição* showcase their knack for hyper-catchy melodies and playful nods to Brazilian pop culture, delivered with a wink to their devoted fanbase. While details about their origins remain mysterious, their music has become a staple at LGBTQ+ parties and DIY festivals, cementing them as cult favorites in Brazil’s alternative music landscape.