Oruã

Oruã is a band that plays in a gently psychedelic style that turns primarily on a vintage rock feel that tends to be relatively mellow, drawing some inspiration from jazz and with occasional Latin beats that make their presence felt in subtle ways. They are a four-piece group based in Rio and led by guitarist Lê Almeida, who is quite a force of nature on his instrument as he creates bluesy riffs and fuzzy leads that sound both brilliant and inventive. His playing has a hypnotic effect that is only bolstered by the band's smooth and fluid presentation. They have been stylistically consistent since their 2017 debut album, Sem Bênção / Sem Crença, walking roughly the same path all this time, and yet hearing them play, one feels like there is still much to explore in the space they occupy.