Marimbanda: Caminhar
Marimbanda Is Back! It has been a few years — 14 years to be precise — since the last album Marimbanda was released. The wait is over. Marimbanda is back, and the new album is most definitely worth its wait. … Continued
Marimbanda: YouTube channel
In Your Living Room… With the amount of YouTube videos available in cyberspace — some clearly with poor video and sound qualities — I never felt inclined to write about any particular channels. However, there’s always a first for everything. … Continued
Luizinho Duarte: Garimpo
Gold Digging Like mining for gold, finding good Brazilian music has turned into a laborious task in recent years. However, when the results are like Garimpo, a sigh of relief is immediately followed by an expression of amazement. Marimbanda’s … Continued
Marimbanda: Tente Descobrir
Peaceful Discovery! My flight arrived in Fortaleza 7:05 PM. After trying to look calm and greet family, I drove home thinking about the time. I dropped my luggage at home, chatted with relatives for a few minutes and simply … Continued
Marimbanda: Marimbanda
What a Debut! The instrumental group Marimbanda is as unique as its name. Formed in1999 in Fortaleza, Ceará (northeast Brazil), Marimbanda got its name from a song written by bassist Adriano Giffoni. With a good dose of improvisation added to … Continued
Marimbanda
Brazilian quartet based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Marimbanda performs original compositions and Brazilian classics infused with the band’s own creative musical spin. Marimbanda (2001) Tente Descobrir (2005) Caminhar (2019)