Raça Fandangueira
Raça Fandangueira formed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1980s, with brothers Elymar Santos and Jorge Aragão among the founding members. They started playing in...
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Raça Fandangueira formed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1980s, with brothers Elymar Santos and Jorge Aragão among the founding members. They started playing in small clubs, drawing from samba, pagode, and forró traditions. Their 1992 song "A Minha Sina" became a breakthrough, a ballad that connected with listeners across Brazil.
Their sound includes tracks like "Todo mundo balançando" and "Abram Cancha," which carry the rhythmic drive of their roots. The band's lineup has featured Marquinhos de Oswaldo Cruz and Anderson Leonardo on percussion, along with Dinho on vocals. They've released albums that blend studio work with live recordings.
In the early 2000s, they faced plagiarism allegations, which they denied. Songs such as "As Coisas Do Meu Rincão" and "Dança Como O Jabuti" reflect their continued output in Brazilian popular styles.
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