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Ponto Malandro
Ponto Malandro formed in Rio de Janeiro's neighborhoods during the 1980s, with Paulo César Feital and Sérgio Mendes as original members. Their 1986 song "Leva...
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Ponto Malandro formed in Rio de Janeiro's neighborhoods during the 1980s, with Paulo César Feital and Sérgio Mendes as original members. Their 1986 song "Leva Fé Nesse Homem!" became something of an anthem in certain circles, a samba track that spoke to everyday resilience without grandstanding.
They released albums like "Comunhão" in 1987, "Nosso Samba" in 1992, and "Balanço da Vida" in 2003. The group's lineup shifted at times, with musicians like Roberto Lustosa on bass and Toni Batera on drums passing through. Their music carried a social undercurrent that sometimes drew attention beyond just the rhythm.
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