G.R.E.S Independente de Boa Vista

G.R.E.S. Independente de Boa Vista is a samba group from Rio de Janeiro. They're known for their samba enredo songs, which are typically performed during Carnival parades. Two of their songs from the mid-2010s are 'Samba Enredo 2015 - Boa Vista Exalta Os Encantos e As Belezas da Cidade Maravilhosa!' and 'Samba Enredo 2014 - Teu Cheiro Me Dá Prazer... Boa Vista Espalha o Perfume no Ar.'

The 2014 song 'Teu Cheiro Me Dá Prazer... Boa Vista Espalha o Perfume no Ar' drew some attention because of its title. The word 'cheiro' can mean scent or smell, but it's also sometimes used as slang for cocaine. Some people interpreted the song as having drug references, though the group maintained it was about flowers and the neighborhood's beauty.

Wander Pires has been involved as a vocalist and composer for the group. Other members have included Diego Nicolau, Leandro Fregonesi, Bruno Reis, and Anderson Diniz. Like many samba schools in Brazil, they've faced the typical challenges of funding and organization that come with putting together Carnival presentations each year.