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...