Manguebeat

Manguebeat, also known as Mangue Bit, is a vibrant music genre that emerged in the early 1990s in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It represents a fusion of traditional Northeastern Brazilian rhythms such as maracatu, frevo, and forró with international influences including rock, hip hop, and electronic music. This eclectic genre is characterized by its innovative use of traditional instruments alongside modern electronic sounds, presenting a unique blend that defies conventional boundaries. Manguebeat acts as a cultural movement, aiming to revitalize the urban and cultural landscape of Recife, drawing attention to the socio-economic challenges of the region. Its lyrics often carry a strong socio-political message, reflecting the realities and aspirations of the local population. The movement, symbolized by the crab with headphones, emphasizes the importance of the mangroves to the local ecosystem, advocating for environmental and cultural resilience.

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NUNCA TENHA MEDO RMX (Ao Vivo)
Single - Released November 5, 2024

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Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra
Academia da Berlinda
Alceu Valença
Ave Sangria
BaianaSystem
Banda Eddie
Bonsucesso Samba Clube
Cabruêra
Cascabulho
Chico Science
China
Cidadão Instigado
Comadre Florzinha
Cordel do Fogo Encantado
Criolo
Curumin
DJ Dolores
Emicida
Fino Coletivo
Jorge Ben Jor
Junio Barreto
Karina Buhr
Lenine
Lia de Itamaracá
Los Sebosos Postizos
Lula Queiroga
Maquinado
Mestre Ambrósio
Mombojó
Mundo Livre S/A
Nação Zumbi
Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda
Otto
Planet Hemp
Sheik Tosado
Skank
Skank
Alceu Valença
Lenine
Jorge Ben Jor
Emicida
Criolo
BaianaSystem
Planet Hemp
Nação Zumbi
Chico Science
Los Sebosos Postizos
Lula Queiroga
Curumin
Academia da Berlinda
Otto
Fino Coletivo
Mundo Livre S/A
Lia de Itamaracá
Cordel do Fogo Encantado
Karina Buhr
Banda Eddie
Ave Sangria
Mombojó
Comadre Florzinha
Mestre Ambrósio
Cabruêra
Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra
Junio Barreto
Cidadão Instigado
DJ Dolores
Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda
Sheik Tosado
Cascabulho
Bonsucesso Samba Clube
Maquinado
China