Demônios da Garoa

Demônios da Garoa is a Brazilian samba band. It was formed in São Paulo in 1943, its members drawing influences from a variety of cultural sources to develop their own characteristic style. In 1949, they met Adoniran Barbosa, one of the most important composers of música popular brasileira or MPB. Together, they personified current socio-cultural trends. In 1994, it was recognized as the oldest performing group in Brazil by Guinness World Records.

Demônios da Garoa
Current (2020) lineup of the Demônios da Garoa.
Background information
OriginSão Paulo,  Brazil
GenresSamba
Years active1943 — present
LabelsContinental, Band Music, Radar Records
MembersSérgio Rosa
Ricardo Rosa (Ricardinho)
Dedé Paraizo
Izael Caldeira da Silva
Everson Pessoa
Websitewww.demoniosdagaroa.com.br

Today, "Demônios da Garoa" is one of the main samba bands in São Paulo and also one of the most respected musical groups in Brazil.

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