BaianaSystem
Salvador's sound-system rebellion: guitarra baiana run through dub and carnival bass, and one of Brazil's most physical live acts.
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About BaianaSystem
BaianaSystem is a dub band from Salvador, Brazil, formed in 2009.
BaianaSystem came out of Salvador at the end of the 2000s, built around Russo Passapusso's vocals and Roberto Barreto's guitarra baiana, the electric instrument that carries the trio elétrico tradition. The group runs that sound through dub effects, heavy bass and sound-system logic, with a DJ and producer shaping the mix as part of the arrangement.
Their carnival appearances in Salvador use a mobile sound system rather than the conventional trio truck, with masks and banners as part of the staging. Songs like "Playsom" and "Lucro (Descomprimindo)" moved them from a local following to audiences across Brazil and Europe.
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Questions about BaianaSystem
Where is BaianaSystem from?
BaianaSystem is from Salvador, Brazil.
Who is in BaianaSystem?
BaianaSystem is João Milet Meirelles (other instruments) and Russo Passapusso.
When did BaianaSystem form?
BaianaSystem formed in Salvador in 2009.
What was BaianaSystem's first album?
BaianaSystem's first album was BaianaSystem (2009). The latest is Mixtape Pirata, Vol. 1 (2026).
What kind of music does BaianaSystem play?
BaianaSystem plays dub and brazilian.
What festivals has BaianaSystem played before?
BaianaSystem has played Rock in Rio 2026.