Abacate Contemporâneo

Origin

Londrina, PR

Years Active

2014

Genres

rock, experimental music, MPB, brazilian rock, world music, groove, latin

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, double bass

Biography

O Abacate Contemporâneo is a Brazilian musical group formed in Londrina, Paraná, in 2014. The band stands out for its experimental sound that blends rock with influences from Brazilian music, Latin American music, and world music. Their compositions explore themes such as contemporary existentialism, the fluidity of romantic relationships, and marginal poetry, featuring ironic lyrics and social critique. The vocal and stage performance of Raquel Palma is one of the striking elements of the group's shows.

Since the beginning of their journey, O Abacate Contemporâneo has sought inspiration in artists considered irreverent and marginal, such as Itamar Assumpção, Tom Zé, and Gal Costa. This influence is reflected in the unusual lyrics and arrangements that characterize the band's work. In 2017, they released their self-titled debut EP, which featured six original tracks and gained good regional circulation. From then on, the group began performing at various important festivals and stages throughout Brazil, such as Festival Psicodália and SESC Presidente Prudente.

In 2020, amidst the pandemic, the band released the single and music video "Do Lado de Lá", which presents a more mature and Latin sound, maintaining the strong social critique in its lyrics. The group was also selected by the "Arte como Respiro" grant from Itaú Cultural, producing audiovisual material for online broadcast. O Abacate Contemporâneo continues to produce and release new music, exploring the urgency of coexisting with differences and addressing discussions on class struggle, gender, and sexuality in their creations.