Who is Art Popular?

Art Popular is a Brazilian reggae band that blends traditional rhythms with modern beats to create a unique sound. The group consists of Nelson de Sá (54), Egídio Passos (47), and Lúcio Maia (34). They have achieved mainstream success in their home country and collaborated with other Brazilian artists like Vitor Kley, Felipe Araújo, and Péricles.

The Beginnings of Art Popular

Art Popular was founded in 2000 by Nelson de Sá and Egídio Passos. Both members had previously been part of another group called Grupo Raça, which disbanded shortly after its inception. In 2002, they released their first album, Caminhando Com Fé. It was an instant success and quickly became a staple of Brazilian radio stations. In 2005, Lúcio Maia joined the band as a guitarist and has been with them ever since.

Albums and Hits

Since their first album in 2002, Art Popular has released 12 studio albums to date. Some of their biggest hits include “Vou Festejar”, “Mundo da Lua”, “Amor Virtual”, and “Coração Brasileiro”. Their most recent album was released in 2020 titled A Paz e o Amor. It features some of their classic reggae sounds as well as some new experiments with other genres like hip-hop and funk.

Legacy

Art Popular is one of the most successful reggae bands to come out of Brazil. They have achieved mainstream success in their home country with millions of album sales and hundreds of millions of streams across various platforms. Their unique brand of Brazilian reggae has been an influence on many other bands throughout South America.