Maskavo Roots

Maskavo is a Brazilian reggae group formed in 1993 in Brasilia. Initially named “Maskavo Roots,” the ensemble included vocalist Marcelo Vourakis and guitarist Rodrigo Prata. The band recorded a demo in 1993 and signed with Banguela Records following a performance at the AeroAnta club. The group released its debut studio album, Maskavo Roots, in 1995. In 2000, the band relocated to São Paulo, adopted the name Maskavo, and signed with Deckdisc. The ensemble released the album Já in 2000, which featured the single “Um anjo do céu” and a collaboration with Seu Jorge on the song “Sapo cururu”. Subsequent recordings included Asas (2002) and O som que vem da luz do sol (2004), which received the 2005 Dynamite Award for Best Reggae Album. The group performed over 1,500 concerts and released the studio album Lovers Rock in 2012.