G.R.E.S.V Deixa de Truque

G.R.E.S.V Deixa de Truque is a samba school from the Gramacho neighborhood in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro. They focus on creating samba-enredo songs for Carnival, often with themes tied to social or environmental issues. Their 2017 entry, 'Carrancas - As Protetoras do Velho Chico', looked at mythical river guardians and the challenges facing the Velho Chico River.

Their work tends to be research-heavy and community-driven, with members like President Rafael Fonseca and Artistic Director Leandro Azevedo involved in pulling together musicians, dancers, and artisans for each year's presentation. Other recent songs include 'Samba-Enredo 2021 - Quem Quer Ser Matinta Perera?' and 'Samba-Enredo 2020 - Bem Vindo À Korkovado', which continue their pattern of using folklore and local stories as starting points.

Their recordings are essentially annual documents of what they put on the street, and they don't appear to chase a broader pop career outside the Carnival calendar.