Itsári
Sepultura · The Roots Of Sepultura [1996]
[Music: Xavantes tribe and Sepultura]
[Acoustic guitar: Max Cavalera and Andreas Kisser]
[Timbau: Igor Cavalera]
[Timbau Grande: Paulo Jr.]
[Recorded live in the "Aldeia Pimentel Barbosa,
"home of the Xavantes tribe,]
[located in Mato Grosso, Brasil, on the 5th day of November 1995.
No overdubs!]
["Itsari" means "roots" in the Xavante language.
The chant included in this]
[track is the "Datar Wawere" healing ceremony chant. Production support:]
[Nuclco de Cultura Indigena.]
[Acoustic guitar: Max Cavalera and Andreas Kisser]
[Timbau: Igor Cavalera]
[Timbau Grande: Paulo Jr.]
[Recorded live in the "Aldeia Pimentel Barbosa,
"home of the Xavantes tribe,]
[located in Mato Grosso, Brasil, on the 5th day of November 1995.
No overdubs!]
["Itsari" means "roots" in the Xavante language.
The chant included in this]
[track is the "Datar Wawere" healing ceremony chant. Production support:]
[Nuclco de Cultura Indigena.]
Itsári - Sepultura
Itsári stands as a defining track on The Roots Of Sepultura, the band's 1996 debut album. Released during the height of the groove metal movement, the song exemplifies Sepultura's signature fusion of heavy riffs with intricate, melodic guitar work. The recording captures the group's raw energy and technical proficiency, establishing their identity as pioneers who blended traditional metal structures with progressive elements. As a cornerstone of their early discography, the track remains a staple for fans of the genre, showcasing the band's ability to create complex compositions that drove their initial global success.