Natiruts

Natiruts formed in 1996 after a barbecue in which lead vocalist Alexandre Carlo proposed the idea of popularizing reggae in Brazil.{{cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/musica/natiruts-vuelve-argentina-reggae-alla-brasilena_0_JcIJdmN.html|title= Natiruts vuelve a la Argentina: reggae 'alla' brasileña y algo más|work=Clarín|date=12 September 2019|accessdate=23 June 2020|language=Spanish}} The band changed its name several times in its early stages, beginning with the name Nativus, which was already taken, then to Os Nativos, then to Natiruts Reggae Power Ao Vivo, which was later shortened to Natiruts. Having formed in Brasília, Natiruts deviated from the local rock scene in the city by singing about spirituality and environmentalism.{{cite web|url=https://billboard.com.ar/natiruts-el-reggae-segun-brasil/|title= Natiruts: el reggae según Brasil|work=Billboard Argentina|date=10 August 2017|language=Spanish|accessdate=23 June 2020}} Despite the band's perception that the city was not the "ideal environment" for tropical music in that it lacked beaches and other aspects associated with the genre, the group demonstrated strong reggae influences since its formation. The band's debut album, Nativus, was released in 1997.

Despite gaining local popularity in its formative years, Natiruts' 2009 album Raçaman, was viewed as the group's breakthrough album. In 2009, the band released the song "Sorri, Sou Rei", which became one of the group's signature songs.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9363428/michael-franti-spearhead-playlist|title= Michael Franti Shares Bathtub Pool Party Playlist|magazine=Billboard|date=22 April 2020|accessdate=23 June 2020}} The group's 2012 album Acústico was nominated for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album at the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards, but lost to Músicas Para Churrasco Vol. 1 Ao Vivo by Seu Jorge.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-latin-grammys-2013-nominees-winners-list-story.html|title=Latin Grammys 2013: The complete list of winners and nominees|last=Khoshaba|first=Christy|date=21 November 2013|accessdate=23 June 2020|work=Los Angeles Times}} On 1 October 2016, Natiruts performed at the SOMOS event in Puerto Rico to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the formation of Puerto Rican reggae band Cultura Profética.{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/sdhoy-brasilenos-natiruts-actuara-en-xx-aniversario-2016sep14-story.html|title= Brasileños Natiruts actuará en XX aniversario banda boricua Cultura Profética|language=Spanish|work=San Diego Union Tribune|date=14 September 2016|accessdate=23 June 2020}} The band's 2017 music video for "Sol do Meu Amanhecer" featured Game of Thrones actor Diogo Sales and Miss Brazil 2016 Raissa Santana. Lead vocalist Alexandre Carlo participated in a virtual Mother's Day festival on 10 May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2020-05-07/este-festival-virtual-de-musica-latina-promete-ponerte-a-bailar-durante-el-dia-de-la-madre|title= Este festival virtual de música latina promete ponerte a bailar durante el Día de la Madre|last=Burstein|first=Sergio|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=23 June 2020|work=Los Angeles Times|language=Spanish}}

In 2021, their song "Lágrimas de Alegria" (with Maneva) was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Song.{{cite web |last1=Hussey |first1=Allison |last2=Bloom |first2=Madison |title=Latin Grammy 2021 Winners: See the Full List Here |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/latin-grammy-2021-winners-see-the-full-list-here/ |website=Pitchfork |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=30 December 2021 |date=18 November 2021}}

The band announced on 26 February 2024 the farewell tour "Leve com Você". The group led by vocalist Alexandre Carlo will end their musical career of almost three decades with 20 shows across Brazil. The name of the tour, "Leve com Você", is a tribute to the single released by the band in 2002.

==Artistry==

The band is primarily reggae but has also incorporated elements of rock, funk, and dancehall. Lyrically, the band discusses spiritual and ecological concerns. American musician Michael Franti, a fan of the group, claims that Natiruts "are legendary in their native Brazil".

• Alexandre Carlo: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Luís Mauricio: bass guitar

• Bruno Dourado: percussion
• Izabella Rocha: backing vocals
• Juninho: drums
• Kiko Peres: lead guitar

• (1997) Nativus
• (1999) Povo Brasileiro
• (2001) Verbalize
• (2002) Qu4tro
• (2005) Nossa Missão
• (2009) Raçaman
• (2017) Índigo Cristal
• (2018) I Love
• (2021) Good Vibration

• (2006) Natiruts Reggae Power
• (2012) Acústico
• (2014) #NOFILTER
• (2015) Reggae Brasil
• (2023) En Vivo en Argentina

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• [http://www.natiruts.com/ Band Official Website]
• [http://www.zeroneutro.com.br/ Shows Contact]

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Category:Brazilian reggae musical groups

Category:Musicians from Brasília

Category:Musical groups established in 1996

Category:1996 establishments in Brazil