Grupo Fundo de Quintal , or simply known as Fundo de Quintal , is an influential samba group in Rio de Janeiro at the end of the '70s. They are considered the pionners of the pagode genre which gave new life to samba starting in the '80s.
The original lineup included Almir Guineto, Jorge Aragão, Sombrinha (cavaquinho/violão), Neoci ( João da Baiana's son ), Sereno (tan-tan), Ubirany (repique-de-mão) and Bira Presidente (pandeiro).
Soon after the first record, Almir Guineto and Jorge Aragão left the group to follow their solo career and being replaced by Arlindo Cruz and Cléber Augusto. The lineup with Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha , as the lead vocals and songwriters, 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 and Ronaldinho, which take part in the present formation.
Fundo de Quintal has introduced the tan-tan, banjo (samba) and repique de mão, which gave samba a new sound. They also pushed samba harmonically through the use of some unusual chords. They are considered by many to be one of the most important influence in Brazilian music. ( Wikipedia )
Posted by "parda14" April 2007 .
The original lineup included Almir Guineto, Jorge Aragão, Sombrinha (cavaquinho/violão), Neoci ( João da Baiana's son ), Sereno (tan-tan), Ubirany (repique-de-mão) and Bira Presidente (pandeiro).
Soon after the first record, Almir Guineto and Jorge Aragão left the group to follow their solo career and being replaced by Arlindo Cruz and Cléber Augusto. The lineup with Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha , as the lead vocals and songwriters, 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 and Ronaldinho, which take part in the present formation.
Fundo de Quintal has introduced the tan-tan, banjo (samba) and repique de mão, which gave samba a new sound. They also pushed samba harmonically through the use of some unusual chords. They are considered by many to be one of the most important influence in Brazilian music. ( Wikipedia )
Posted by "parda14" April 2007 .
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