Olodum
Founded in 1979 by former members of a carnival band from Salvador, Olodum is currently a cultural group, registered as a Non-Governmental Organization which develops cultural/education projects. The group made its debut during the 1980 carnival, gathered over 2,000 members and started focusing on historic themes related to Afro-Brazilian roots. The group's first LP, "Egito, Madagascar", was recorded in 1987, and the track "Faraó" became a huge hit in Bahia. Soon, Oludum's reputation as an Afro-Brazilian percussion group grew and they toured Europe, Japan and South America.
In 1990, the group reached international success for having recorded the track "The Obvious Child", on Paul Simon's album, "The Rhythm of the Saints". The videoclip of the song was recorded in the district of Pelourinho, in Salvador, Bahia, and was exhibited in more than one hundred countries. In the following years, Olodum recorded with renowned musicians like Wayne Shorter, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Herbie Hancock and Caetano Veloso, promoting its special blend of rhythmic elements which include African beats, reggae, samba and Latin rhythms.
Besides taking care of their career, Olodum is also engaged in several social movements against racism and pro-human rights.
In 1990, the group reached international success for having recorded the track "The Obvious Child", on Paul Simon's album, "The Rhythm of the Saints". The videoclip of the song was recorded in the district of Pelourinho, in Salvador, Bahia, and was exhibited in more than one hundred countries. In the following years, Olodum recorded with renowned musicians like Wayne Shorter, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Herbie Hancock and Caetano Veloso, promoting its special blend of rhythmic elements which include African beats, reggae, samba and Latin rhythms.
Besides taking care of their career, Olodum is also engaged in several social movements against racism and pro-human rights.
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