LUAU is a Brazilian musical duo formed by PH Moraes and Fernando Pivelli that blends the rich traditions of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) with influences from reggae, bossa nova, samba and Ijexá, a traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythm of Yoruba origin, deeply rooted in candomblé rituals. Moraes and Pivelli discovered their musical synergy through songwriting, realizing that their distinct influences complemented each other perfectly. Their music radiates joy and authenticity, encouraging audiences to sing and dance. Celebrating their two-year anniversary, LUAU has gone viral multiple times on social media, with Instagram and TikTok videos reaching millions of views organically. Their hit song "Guaecá" helped solidify their reputation as one of Brazil’s rising independent acts.
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"Fiz Esse Axé" (I Made This Axé) is a vibrant, sunlit track that reflects on meeting special people who illuminate our lives, embracing emotions without fear, and living fully in the present. Produced by Jeff Pina and mixed/mastered by Grammy-winning Arthur Luna, the song references positive spiritual energy ("axé") and childlike innocence ("erê"), and radiates warmth, sincerity, and the beauty of open emotions. “When I'm with you / I feel better / This way of yours / Leaves me kind of shy.”
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