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Mixing R&B, funk, jazz and samba elements, Banda Black Rio, led by Oberdan Magalhães, were one of the first to undertake the fusion of Brazilian rhythms with international black music. Formed in 1976, the band's unique and pioneering samba-jazz-funk sound has attracted thousands of worshiping fans across generations. The band broke up in 1980, but came back together in 1999 in a new formation led by William Magalhães, Oberdan Magalhães' son.

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Discography

  • O som das Américas

    O som das Américas

    Album2019
  • Super Nova Samba Funk

    Super Nova Samba Funk

    Album2011
  • Latin Essentials

    Latin Essentials

    Album2003
  • Rebirth

    Rebirth

    Album2002
  • Movimento

    Movimento

    Album2002
  • Best of Banda Black Rio

    Best of Banda Black Rio

    Album1996
  • Saci Pererê

    Saci Pererê

    Album1980
  • Gafieira Universal

    Gafieira Universal

    Album1978
  • Maria Fumaça

    Maria Fumaça

    Album1977
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