Itsári

The story behind

Sepultura released Itsári in 1996, a track that feels more Brazilian than ever. The song dives into slow rhythms with touches of local culture, as if carrying the sound of the jungle inside the guitar. In the middle, there is a percussion section that moves like a dance, guided by Carlinhos Brown, a musician who knows how to make drums speak. The voice moves between shouts and whispers, as if telling a story of the land. The duration is short, almost five minutes, but in that time it feels like a journey. The song was recorded in a moment where the band still had the energy of before, but it was already beginning to change. It's a sound that is unforgettable, because it goes deep.