Lazzo Matumbi

The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.

Singer, composer, actor and painter, Dorival Caymmi was a multiple artist, but what they may not know is his pioneering work in introducing candomblé into Brazilian popular music. Recreating in a poetic way concepts present in Caymmi's work and life, the documentary revelation of the artist from his own lines, mined in old magazines.

"Matriz Ao Vivo na Bahia" presents the record of the Matriz tour, with the historic show at Concha Acústica, in Salvador, where the artist received on stage the musicians who participated in the album of the same name, all from Bahia: Lazzo Matumbi, Larissa Luz, Russo Passapusso and Robertinho Barreto (BaianaSystem). Accompanied by her band, Pitty played all the songs of the album and several successes of her career.

"Matriz.doc", directed by Otavio Sousa, is a film about the making of Pitty’s album Matriz. It features behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with collaborators, and visits to key locations in Salvador, Bahia, connected to the artist’s early career. The documentary explores the creative process and the cultural influences that shaped the album.

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