Chico Science & Nação Zumbi
Chico Science & Nação Zumbi were a Brazilian band hailed as one of the most important groups of the 1990s manguebeat movement. They fused tradition with modern sound in a revolutionary way.
Origins
Nação Zumbi was formed by Chico Science, who led the band to the forefront of the manguebeat movement before his death in a car accident in February 1997.
The sound
Their music blended traditional Northeastern Brazilian rhythms like maracatu with rock, funk, and hip hop into the genre-defying manguebeat sound.
Legacy
As pioneers of manguebeat, the group reshaped Brazilian alternative music; the musicians continued as Nação Zumbi after Science's death.
Top songs
- 1
A Cidade ★
Da Lama Ao Caos · 1994
- 2
Maracatu Atômico
Afrociberdelia · 1996
- 3
Manguetown
Afrociberdelia · 1996
- 4
Da Lama ao Caos
Da Lama Ao Caos · 1994
- 5
Antene-se
Da Lama Ao Caos · 1994