Mulamba

Origin

Curitiba, PR

Genres

rock, MPB

Biography

Mulamba was a Brazilian rock and MPB band formed in December 2015 in the city of Curitiba, standing out for being a group composed entirely of women, including its technical and production crew. The band initially emerged from a desire to perform a tribute to singer Cássia Eller, bringing together artists from different regions of the country such as vocalist Cacau de Sá and multi-instrumentalist Naíra Debértolis. The group's name was chosen with the purpose of resignifying a pejorative word, transforming it into a symbol of strength, unity, and female protagonism.

The group's sound flirted with various sonic branches, incorporating elements of heavy metal, hard rock, classical music, samba, and MPB, while their lyrics addressed urgent social themes, such as gender equality, the fight against machismo, and violence against women. After gaining notoriety with striking singles and the release of their self-titled debut album in 2018, the sextet solidified their space in the national independent scene. This first work featured important guest appearances and opened doors for major festivals and collaborations with established names in Brazilian music.

In 2022, the band released their second and final studio album, titled Será Só aos Ares, which brought new musical experimentations and heavyweights guests like Luedji Luna and BNegão. However, in May 2023, the group announced the end of their activities through their social media, holding emotional farewell shows in São Paulo the following month. Throughout their trajectory, Mulamba left a striking legacy of artistic resistance and empowerment within contemporary Brazilian music.

Discography

• Mulamba (2018)
• MULAMBA no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo) (2018)
• Mulamba (Ao Vivo em Estúdio) (2021)
• Será Só aos Ares (2022)