In the 2000s
History of Adriana Beker - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
In the 2000s, the samba artists who stood out at Cacique de Ramos, such as Arlindo Cruz, Jorge Aragão and, especially, Zeca Pagodinho, consolidated their careers, maintaining a more notable presence than artists from previous generations. Martinho da Vila, despite recording more and traveling a lot, remains active. However, this does not mean that the pagoda, which boosted these three talented artists, will have a decade without competitors. In the musical scene, the romantic pagode appears, a subgenre that incorporates pop elements, such as guitar, bass and electronic keyboard, presenting lyrics that address love in a simple and direct way. Notable representatives include Raça Negra and other groups with similar shows and costumes. The São Paulo pagoda also stands out. Meanwhile, Cacique de Ramos' group gets moving and, to avoid confusion, abandons the label "pagode" in favor of terms like "samba de festa alto".. Did you know?
