Banda Forroquiá formed in 2014 in Ceará, Brazil, with Rafael Almeida on vocals and accordion, Guilherme Almeida on bass, Xandinho on guitar, and Janderson on drums. They started playing traditional forró with some contemporary touches, working their way up through local shows.
Their song "Chá de Quarentena" came out in 2019 and caught on during the pandemic, becoming a viral hit that brought them wider attention. They've released two albums, "Forroquiá" in 2018 and "Chá de Quarentena" in 2020, and have worked with artists like Wesley Safadão and Xand Avião.
Other songs like "Meu Chão" and "Se Querer" show their mix of forró rhythms with pop and electronic elements. They've built a following through energetic live performances and streaming playlists.
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