A Brazilian forró band that formed in 1998, mixing energetic accordion-driven music with lyrics that sometimes touch on social themes.
For a quick sense of their sound, try 'Doce Mel' or 'O Gemidinho', both show that accordion-driven forró pulse they've been working with since the start.
Calango Aceso represents a specific strain of forró that came out of Fortaleza in the late '90s, built around the traditional trio of accordion, zabumba, and triangle. Songs like 'Doce Mel' and 'O Gemidinho' show how they worked within that format while developing their own catalog of material. They've kept performing and recording for over two decades, with tracks like 'Caranguejo' and 'Dança do Quadrado' staying in their setlists.
The band formed in 1998 in Fortaleza, Ceará, with founding members including vocalist Bruno Cézar and accordionist Xico Bizerra. Their debut album 'Fom Foron Fom Fom' arrived in 2002, followed by releases like 'Nordeste Power' in 2004 and 'Sol e Lua' in 2010. They've maintained a steady presence since, with songs like 'Te Espero' and 'O Gemidinho' reflecting their consistent style.
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