Paco Pastel

Paco Pastel formed in 1996 as a Brazilian pop band, with Bruna Caramalho on vocals, Edu Tedeschi on guitar, Christiano Caldas on bass, and Bruno Migotto on drums. Their name references the pastel de nata pastry, suggesting a light, eclectic approach. They built a sound that mixed Brazilian rhythms with rock and pop, though the details of their early work are sparse.

In 2006, they released the single "Bolo da Oitava Série," which became a hit among Brazilian youth and helped push them into the mainstream. The album of the same name followed that year. They kept releasing music through the 2000s and 2010s, with titles like Meu Mundo Colorido in 2008 and Sem Filtro in 2012.

Their outspoken views on social and political topics also drew mixed reactions. The band has seen lineup changes over time, but specifics about departures or later challenges aren't well-documented here.