FUNDO DE QUINTAL
30 years of the best Samba group from Brasil. One of the true legendary bands of the Brasilian Musical Legacy of Roots Samba EM TURNÊ NA EUROPA: FINAL DE JULHO – COMEÇO DE AGOSTO 2010ON TOUR IN EUROPE: END OF JULY - BEGINNING OF AUGUST 2010
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Emerged in the late 70’s from a Carnival group called Cacique de Ramos, in Rio de Janeiro, the group Fundo de Quintal set a new milestone for the music style known as pagode. Its members are mainly samba musicians from one of the greatest samba schools – Imperatriz Leopoldinense. With acclaimed samba singer Beth Carvalho as their musical godmother, Fundo de Quintal became notorious for choosing unusual instruments in samba jam sessions, such as the banjo and percussion gear. The group has made several albums and won a handful of Gold and Platinum Records. Some of Fundo de Quintal’s greatest hits are "E Eu Não Fui Convidado", "Boca sem Dente", "Parabéns pra Você", "Andei, Andei", "Do Fundo do Nosso Quintal", "Só pra Contrariar", "Miudinho", "Não Vai na Conversa Dela", "Sonhando Eu Sou Feliz", "Malandro Sou Eu" and "Tô Que Tô". "CliqueMusic Editora LTDA., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil"
Grupo Fundo de Quintal or simply Fundo de Quintal (rough Portuguese translation Backyard Group) is the name of an influential samba group and movement which appeared in Rio de Janeiro at the end of the 1970s. They are considered the main fathers of the pagode genre which gave new life to samba starting in the 1980s.The original lineup was composed of Almir Guineto, Jorge Aragão, Sombrinha (cavaquinho/violão), Neoci (the son of João da Baiana), Sereno (tan-tan), Ubirany (repique-demão) and Bira Presidente (pandeiro).Soon after the first record, Almir Guineto and Jorge Aragão left the group to follow solo career, being replaced by Arlindo Cruz and Cléber Augusto. The lineup with Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha as the lead voices and songwriters (although all integrants sing and compose) is considered the fundamental formation of the Group. It lasted until 1993. Around then Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha left the group, being replaced by Mário Sérgio (from São Paulo) and Ronaldinho, which take part in the contemporary formation. Fundo de Quintal introduced the new instruments tan-tan, banjo and repique de mão, which gave samba a new clothing and a breath of fresh air. They also pushed samba harmonically through the use of some unusual chords. They are considered by many to be one of the most important movements of Brazilian music.
Grupo Fundo de Quintal or simply Fundo de Quintal (rough Portuguese translation Backyard Group) is the name of an influential samba group and movement which appeared in Rio de Janeiro at the end of the 1970s. They are considered the main fathers of the pagode genre which gave new life to samba starting in the 1980s.The original lineup was composed of Almir Guineto, Jorge Aragão, Sombrinha (cavaquinho/violão), Neoci (the son of João da Baiana), Sereno (tan-tan), Ubirany (repique-demão) and Bira Presidente (pandeiro).Soon after the first record, Almir Guineto and Jorge Aragão left the group to follow solo career, being replaced by Arlindo Cruz and Cléber Augusto. The lineup with Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha as the lead voices and songwriters (although all integrants sing and compose) is considered the fundamental formation of the Group. It lasted until 1993. Around then Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha left the group, being replaced by Mário Sérgio (from São Paulo) and Ronaldinho, which take part in the contemporary formation. Fundo de Quintal introduced the new instruments tan-tan, banjo and repique de mão, which gave samba a new clothing and a breath of fresh air. They also pushed samba harmonically through the use of some unusual chords. They are considered by many to be one of the most important movements of Brazilian music.
