Adão Negro

Origin

Salvador, BA

Years Active

1996

Genres

reggae

Biography

Adão Negro is a prominent Brazilian reggae band originating from Salvador, Bahia, founded in the mid-1990s. The group initially gained national notoriety driven by the circulation of bootleg recordings of their live shows, notably a striking performance that gathered thousands of people at the Clube Costa Verde. From then on, the ensemble expanded its activities to various regions of the country, sharing stages with important exponents of national music such as Paralamas do Sucesso, Natiruts, Cássia Eller, Capital Inicial, and Lulu Santos.

Throughout its trajectory, the band consolidated its discography with relevant releases in the Brazilian reggae scene. In 2007, the group released the acclaimed album Pele Negra, which featured the co-production of renowned Jamaican producer Clive Hunt and Bahian musician Marcio Mello, in addition to participation in large-scale events alongside international icons like Lucky Dube. The success of the work projected songs that began to be recorded by other artists, further expanding the group's reach.

In 2010, Adão Negro continued its career with the release of its fourth studio album, entitled Mais Forte, a work that earned a nomination for the Prêmio Dynamite in the best reggae CD category. Remaining active on stages and in studios, the band continued touring Brazil, participating in traditional festivals of the genre, such as República do Reggae, and reaffirming its importance within the national musical movement alongside established names in the segment.

Discography

• Adão Negro (2000)
• Só Diretoria (Ao Vivo) (2002)
• Vence Tudo - Ao Vivo (2005)
• Pele Negra (2007)
• Mais Forte (2010)
• Be Free (2016)
• Adão Negro no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo) (2018)
• Adão Negro 20 Anos (2018)
• Alma Leve (2019)
• Macaco Sessions (2023)