Faísca formed in Rio de Janeiro around 2015 as an electro-samba quartet. The group includes Luiza Soares on vocals, Gustavo Miranda on guitar and production, Tiago Martins on bass, and João Paulo Roseno on drums. Their first album came out in 2017, followed by another called 'Baile de Máscaras' in 2019.
Their song 'Dama Que Engana' drew some criticism from conservative groups for its lyrics about gender-based violence. The band has also written about inequality and other social issues in their music.
Songs like 'Encantados' and 'Como Faz O Sol' show their mix of samba rhythms with electronic production. They work with elements of funk and hip-hop too, though their sound stays grounded in Brazilian traditions.
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