Curumin (born Luciano Nakata Albuquerque July 28, 1976, in

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) is a Brazilian musician whose style incorporates elements of

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, and hip hop. He sings in Portuguese and speaks fluent English. His first album, ''Achados E Perdidos'', was released on September 20, 2005, on the

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label. Curumin and

first crossed paths when Chief Xcel, one half of Blackalicious and one fifth of Quannum, was on tour in Brazil. Happening upon Achados E Perdidos while in

, Xcel knew immediately that this was a record that could resonate with audiences outside Brazil as well. In 2011, he contributed the song "Ela (Ticklah Remix)" to the Red Hot Organization's most recent charitable album ''

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''. The album is a follow-up to the 1996 '' Red Hot + Rio'', proceeds from the sales being donated to raise awareness and money to fight

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and related health and social issues. In 2017, his album ''Boca'' was nominated for the 2017 Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album.

Discography

Studio albums * ''Perro'' (2005, The Projects) * ''Achados e Perdidos'' (2005, YB Music, Quannum Projects) * '' JapanPopShow'' (2008, YB Music, Quannum Projects) * ''Arrocha'' (2012, YB Music, Quannum Projects) * ''Boca'' (2017, Natura Musical, Brasuca Produções) Other album appearances * ''Live at KXLP Vol. 5'' - "Extendo" (2009)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Curumin 1976 births Living people Brazilian drummers Brazilian singer-songwriters Samba musicians Brazilian funk singers 21st-century Brazilian singers 21st-century drummers Six Degrees Records artists Anti- (record label) artists