Bonde do Rolê

Bonde do Rolê (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbõndʒi du ʁoˈle]) is a Brazilian funk carioca-influenced electropop group from Curitiba, Paraná state, and consists of MC's Pedro D'Eyrot, Laura Taylor, and DJ/MC Rodrigo Gorky. In 2006, Rolling Stone described the group as "Brazilian Party Starters" and one of the "Top 10 Bands to Watch".

Bonde do Rolê
Bonde do Rolê
Background information
OriginCuritiba, Paraná, Brazil
GenresBaile funk
Dance music
Electronic music
Years active2005–present
LabelsDomino Records, Mad Decent
MembersDJ Gorky
Pedro D'Eyrot
Laura Taylor
Past membersMarina Ribatski
Ana Bernardino
WebsiteOfficial Website

Bonde do Rolê started in Curitiba in the south of Brazil, mixing riffs (ranging from the Scorpions' “Rock You Like a Hurricane” to Alice in Chains' “Man in the Box”) with funk carioca (also known as Brazilian funk). The trio did its first major tour in 2006, with CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) and in 2007 released their debut album, With Lasers. Bonde do Rolê released their third album "Tropical/Bacanal" on July 31, 2012.

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