About Raul Seixas
Raul Santos Seixas (28 June 1945 – 21 August 1989) was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, considered the "Father of Brazilian Rock". His musical work consists of seventeen albums released during his 26-year career. His musical style is traditionally classified as rock and baião, and he did indeed manage to unite both genres in songs like "Let me Sing, Let me Sing". His debut album, Raulzito e os Panteras (1968), was produced when he was part of the group Raulzito e os Panteras, but he only gained critical and public acclaim with songs like "Ouro de Tolo", "Mosca na Sopa" and "Metamorfose Ambulante," from the album Krig-ha, Bandolo! (1973). Raul Seixas had a musical style that was called "rebellious and mystical". This is due to the ideals he championed, such as the Alternative Society presented in the album Gita (1974), influenced by figures like the British occultist Aleister Crowley. Skeptical and agnostic, Raul was interested in philosophy (mainly metaphysics and ontology), psychology, history, literature, and Latin. Some ideas from these fields were heavily incorporated into his work, which was well-received or at least sparked curiosity because of this. He was one of the most acclaimed artists of his decade. In the 1980s, his career declined, but he continued producing albums that sold well, such as Raul Seixas (1983), Uah-Bap-Lu-Bap-Lah-Béin-Bum! (1987), and A Panela do Diabo (1989), the latter in partnership with his friend and fellow Bahian, Marcelo Nova. His musical output has continuously grown, as his records (especially posthumous albums) continue to sell, making him a symbol of Brazilian rock and one of the most revered and beloved artists among fans in recent years. In October 2008, Rolling Stone magazine published its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of Brazilian Music, placing Raul Seixas at number 19,surpassing names like Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and others. The previous year, the same magazine published a list of the One Hundred Greatest Albums of Brazilian Music, where two of his albums appeared: Krig-ha, Bandolo!, at number 12, and Novo Aeon, at number 53. In 2025, Raul Seixas's life story was portrayed in the miniseries Raul Seixas: Eu Sou, released by Globoplay in celebration of the artist's 80th birthday. Directed by Paulo and Pedro Morelli and starring Ravel Andrade, the production dramatizes significant moments in the musician's life and career, from his childhood in Salvador to his consecration as an icon of Brazilian rock. The soundtrack, produced by musician Kassin, was praised for its careful recreation of the sounds of the 1970s and 1980s. The series also highlights collaborations such as Raul's with Paulo Coelho, his experiences with occultism, and the repression he suffered during the military dictatorship. At the age of twelve, Seixas formed his first group, The Panthers, later changing their name to the Portuguese-language Raulzito e os Panteras ("Little Raul and The Panthers"). The record's mix of Tropicalia, rock and roll and anarchic surrealistic experiments launched Raul Seixas as an icon of Brazilian counterculture. Without any publicity, the record sunk and the band disbanded. In the 1970s, Seixas became popular in urban centers such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Rolling Stone Brazil named Seixas among the greatest artists in Brazilian music.
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