Banda RG

Banda RG formed in 1994 in the Cidade de Deus favela of Rio de Janeiro. Their music pulls from funk carioca and samba, and their 2003 song 'Pobre Cego e Nú' became a national hit. Other tracks like 'Esperança' and 'Grande É o Senhor' show their range.

They've released albums including 'Pobre Cego e Nú' in 2003, 'Nosso Mundo' in 2005, and 'Sintonia Fina' in 2007. The group has included vocalists like Leandro Lehart, Mumuzinho, Anderson Leonardo, and Priscila Nocetti, along with guitarist Fabiano Art.

Their lyrics sometimes touch on the realities of favela life, which has drawn both attention and criticism. They've used their platform to talk about social issues affecting their community.