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Orquestra Continental
Orquestra Continental formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1940. The group included Severino Araujo on accordion, Manacêa on trombone, Pixinguinha on flute and...
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Orquestra Continental formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1940. The group included Severino Araujo on accordion, Manacêa on trombone, Pixinguinha on flute and saxophone, and Benedito Lacerda on clarinet. Their song 'Impasse' became particularly well-known.
They worked with other Brazilian musicians like Elizeth Cardoso, Cartola, and Chico Buarque.
Later, their work was re-released and featured in documentaries and tribute concerts.
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