A Brazilian band from the 1970s that blended local rhythms with American influences.
For a quick sense of their blend, try "Olhos Coloridos" or "Magia do prazer." They're good examples of how the samba foundation gets that funk treatment.
They took samba and gave it a funk treatment that felt both local and borrowed from American soul. Songs like "Magia do prazer" show how they handled different styles without losing the groove. Their sound caught on in Brazil and eventually reached international ears.
Banda Black Rio formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1970s. They released albums like their self-titled debut in 1977 and "Maria Fumaça" the following year, with music sometimes drawing criticism for being too explicit. Later Brazilian acts would pick up on some of their combinations.
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