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Chico Balboa
Chico Balboa formed in the early 2000s around singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante, with guitarist Fabio Pinheiro, bassist Ivan Machado, and drummer Pedro...
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Chico Balboa formed in the early 2000s around singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante, with guitarist Fabio Pinheiro, bassist Ivan Machado, and drummer Pedro Otavio. Their debut album 'Jornais' got them noticed in Brazilian indie circles, and the title track became something of a quiet anthem. The song 'Jornais' had a way of sticking with people, its melody and lyrics about time and connection finding an audience beyond the usual indie crowd.
Amarante left the band in 2007 to work on other projects, which led to a period of uncertainty. The remaining members eventually brought in singer-songwriter Clarice Falcão. The group kept recording, putting out albums like 'Carnaval e Cinzas' that dealt with love and loss, and later work that touched on city life. They also collaborated with artists including Marisa Monte, Ney Matogrosso, and Roberto Carlos.
In 2010, another Brazilian artist accused them of plagiarism. The charges were dismissed, but the episode was a distraction. Songs like 'Samba e Traição' show the kind of melodic, thoughtful writing that defined their sound.
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