The term "Jabaculê" or "jabá" in the
The term "Jabaculê" or "jabá" in the Brazilian music industry refers to bribery, where record companies pay radio or TV stations to play specific artists' songs. Its exact origin is not known, but one version suggests an association with a northeastern radio host. In the United States, this practice is called "payola" and involved investigations in the 1920s and 1950s. In Brazil, jabá was "professionalized" in the 1970s and 1980s, being criminalized in 2006. It involves payment in cash, gifts, drugs and even women. The penalty includes fines, arrest and revocation of the broadcaster involved... Did you know?