A Rio de Janeiro band from the 1980s whose name means Directorate of Open Arms.
For their sound, start with 'Braço e Fogo'. For their spirit, try 'Liberdade'.
They arrived in 1979 with a sound that felt natural for Rio at the time, blending samba rhythms with funk and rock textures. Their 1985 album 'Braço e Fogo' gave them their signature track, and songs like 'Havin' Thangs' and 'Filhos de Deus' showed how their lyrics could touch on social themes without losing the groove.
The band formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1979 with Darcy da Silva on vocals. They released several albums through the 1980s and early 1990s, including 'Pessoal do Norte' and 'Roda Viva', before winding down.
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