Olodum

Members of Olodum practising

Olodum is a cultural group based in the black community of Salvador, the capital city of the state of Bahia, Brazil. One of many similar groups in the city (and elsewhere in Brazil), it offers cultural activities to young people, largely centered around music; it also offers theatrical productions and other activities. Founded in 1979, its stated aims are to combat racism, to encourage self-esteem and pride among African Brazilians, and to fight for civil rights for all marginalized groups. The group is an active participant in carnaval each year. Olodum's music group (or Banda) has released records in its own right and has been featured on recordings by stars such as Daniela Mercury.

In 1995, Olodum appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's single, "They Don't Care About Us". The music was changed slightly to fit Olodum's style of drumming. The "Olodum version" (unofficial title) of the song has since become more popular than the original album version. Olodum also performed on Paul Simon's album The Rhythm of the Saints.

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