Lucas Santtana

Lucas Santtana is a genre-blending Brazilian artist from Salvador, Bahia, whose music weaves traditional Brazilian rhythms with futuristic electronic textures. Emerging in the late '90s after a stint playing guitar with legendary tropicalia band Os Mutantes, Santtana carved his own path by fusing samba, bossa nova, and tropicália with psychedelic grooves and global beats. Over his two-decade career, he’s become known for playful experimentation, releasing cult-favorite albums like *Sem Nostalgia* (2009) and *3 Sessions in a Greenhouse* (2013) that defy easy categorization.

Recent tracks like the samba-house collab "Pra Ver Você Sambar" (featuring Ebony) and the politically charged "Muita Pose, Pouca Yoga" showcase his knack for merging sharp social commentary with danceable rhythms. His 2023 releases—including the Beatles cover "The Fool on the Hill" and the cinematic "Vamos Ficar na Terra"—highlight his eclectic range, bouncing between introspective acoustic moments and genre-remixing collaborations (like the Blundetto remix of "Maria Antonieta"). Whether reimagining classics or crafting forward-thinking originals, Santtana stays rooted in Brazilian traditions while pushing sonic boundaries.

Genres

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Latest Release

An Angry Answer

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LUIZGA

Single - Released January 22, 2025