Calling your self ‘World A Reggae’ is one factor, however attending to know all of the reggae on the planet is one other. As a part of my endless exploration of reggae, I stumbled upon Brasilian Reggae once more and found the band Alma Djem. Fashioned in 1997 by singer-songwriter Marcelo Mira in Brasília, Alma Djem masterfully blends reggae with Brazilian rock and MPB (Brazilian Standard Music), creating a singular sound that’s acquainted and contemporary.
The band first caught Brazil’s consideration in 2000 with their profitable debut album Grito de Liberdade, promoting over 30,000 copies due to tracks like “Amar Novamente” and “Divide.” In 2004, their self-titled album Alma D’Jem—that includes the favored observe “Minha Voz”—additional established them within the Brazilian reggae scene.
After a short hiatus in 2009, Alma Djem returned in 2013, reigniting their presence by means of energetic performances and notable collaborations. Their 2015 dwell DVD, Alma Djem Ao Vivo No Lago Paranoá, was a spotlight, together with particular visitor appearances from artists like Alexandre Carlo, Armandinho, and Tato (previously of Falamansa).
In 2023, the band stays vibrant, releasing a number of singles comparable to “Borboleta Azul,” “O Sol do Sonhador” with Gabriel Elias, and their newest single, “Aeroporto,” that includes the favored Brazilian reggae group Maneva. “Aeroporto,” is a part of the ‘Entre Borboletas e Aviões’ album and showcases the fashionable sound of Brazilian reggae—clean, melodic, and welcoming
The present lineup options Marcelo Mira on vocals, Pit de Souza on bass, Naná Aragão on drums, and Álvaro Guitarrero on guitar, collectively persevering with to complement Brazil’s numerous reggae panorama.
