G.R.E.S Independentes de São Torquato formed in 2006 in São Paulo's East Zone. They're a samba band that works with elements of funk and Brazilian popular music, though the existing history mentions some traditionalists have questioned that mix. Their 2020 album '2020 - o Portal Das Ilusões' is a concept piece about that year, with the title track becoming something of an anthem during the pandemic.
They've released several albums, including 'Independente Day' in 2009, 'Ao Vivo no Rio de Janeiro' in 2012, and 'Samba, Funk e Rock'n'Roll' in 2015. Their samba-enredo songs, like 'Samba-Enredo 2019 - O Bar e o Sonho, Terra de Todas As Gentes, Deixa Quem Quiser Falar, a Independentes Vem Cantar' and 'Samba Enredo 1990 - Prato Feito Rebuscado À Brasileira', show their connection to that tradition.
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