Umbanda

Umbanda is a music genre deeply rooted in the Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition of the same name, blending elements of African religious rhythms, indigenous Brazilian music, and Portuguese influences. It is characterized by its richly spiritual and ceremonial essence, often invoking the orixás (deities) and spirits of the religion through its lyrical narrative. The genre incorporates traditional instruments like atabaques (hand drums), agogôs (bells), and berimbaus, creating a vibrant, rhythmic sound that is both meditative and invigorating. Artists like Maria Bethânia and Clementina De Jesus have contributed to its popularization, infusing their music with soulful melodies and lyrical depth that celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage of Umbanda. The genre transcends mere musical expression, serving as a vehicle for storytelling, healing, and connection with the divine, embodying the spiritual diversity and richness of Brazil.

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O Teu Chamego
Single - Released November 12, 2024

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Batuqueiro de Oxóssi
Bezerra Da Silva
Clara Nunes
Clementina De Jesus
Dudu Tucci
Déa Trancoso
Gloria Bomfim
J.B. De Carvalho
José Ribeiro e Seus Filhos de Santo do Terreiro Inhasã Egún-Nitá
Juçara Marçal e Kiko Dinucci
Maria Bethânia
Maria Gadú
Maria Padilha
Martinho Da Vila
Nelson Mateus e Filhas de Iemanjá
Os Caboclos
Pai Pedro Miranda
Paulo Cesar Pinheiro
Serena Assumpção
Maria Bethânia
Martinho Da Vila
Maria Gadú
Bezerra Da Silva
Clara Nunes
Dudu Tucci
Clementina De Jesus
Maria Padilha
Serena Assumpção
Paulo Cesar Pinheiro
Os Caboclos
Juçara Marçal e Kiko Dinucci
Pai Pedro Miranda
Nelson Mateus e Filhas de Iemanjá
J.B. De Carvalho
Gloria Bomfim
Batuqueiro de Oxóssi
Déa Trancoso
José Ribeiro e Seus Filhos de Santo do Terreiro Inhasã Egún-Nitá