Raul Seixas has been honored with a series celebrating the life and work of the Bahian artist. The story is told in "Raul Seixas: Eu Sou" (Raul Seixas: I Am), a Globoplay Original series produced by 02 Filmes, which premiered on the platform this Thursday, the 26th. The premiere coincides with the week that Raul would have turned 80.
According to Globoplay , the "production explores the personal life of the iconic father of Brazilian rock and relives his artistic journey, his hits and emblematic shows, as well as his personal life since childhood."
Actor Ravel Andrade brought the main character to life and stated [via Globoplay ]: “Playing him was a challenge and an honor. Raul was a genius, and I strived to do justice to his complexity and his passion for life and art.”
A surprise in the series is the participation of Supla . The artist announced through his social media that he played Elvis Presley , one of the most important figures for Raul.
Known as the "Father of Brazilian Rock," Raul Seixas was born on June 28, 1945, in Salvador. The artist lived only until the age of 44, and was found dead on August 21, 1989, due to cardiac arrest.
Raul marked – and continues to mark – generations with his creative, innovative, and mystical spirit. He became an icon by mixing rock with popular rhythms such as baião and samba. However, beyond rhythms, the singer and songwriter stood out for his rebellious stance and profound lyrics, with mystical, social, and philosophical reflections.
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