Aviões do Forró

Origin

Fortaleza, CE

Years active

2002–2018

Genres

electronic forró, forró

Biography

Aviões do Forró was a renowned Brazilian electronic forró musical group founded in Fortaleza, Ceará, in 2002, ending its activities in 2018. Conceived by local entrepreneurs, the band quickly stood out by mixing the danceable beat of vanerão, the dragging rhythm of traditional forró pé-de-serra, and the romanticism of groups like Calcinha Preta, winning over Northeastern and national audiences with impressively selling albums and gold and platinum certifications awarded by Pro-Música Brasil.

Throughout its trajectory, the group's main vocalists were Xand Avião and Solange Almeida, also featuring temporary stints or participations by names such as Márcia Fellipe. The ensemble broke geographical barriers by undertaking international tours through the United States, Europe, and America, in addition to charting hits on Rede Globo soap opera soundtracks and participating in major festivals and television programs alongside established artists like Ivete Sangalo and Dorgival Dantas.

Following Solange Almeida's departure in 2017, the band underwent a major overhaul under the leadership of Xand Avião, releasing new projects before definitively ending their shared history in 2018 and establishing both singers in successful solo careers throughout Brazil.