Caraivana

Origin

Caraíva, BA

Years Active

2005–presente

Genres

samba, choro, forró, xote, baião

Instruments

acoustic guitar, percussion, drums, flute, cavaquinho, mandolin, vocals

Biography

Caraivana is a musical group formed in 2005, originating from the coastal village of Caraíva, Porto Seguro, in Bahia. The group's name is a tribute to this coastal community, where the members used to gather during vacations to play and compose. The band consists of Alex Souza (singer and acoustic guitarist), Douglas Lora (acoustic guitarist), Alexandre Lora (percussionist and drummer), Fábio Luna (flutist and percussionist), and Juninho Billy Joe (singer and percussionist). In 2009, they released their self-titled debut album, featuring a repertoire that included Brazilian music classics like "Ponteio" by Edu Lobo and "Tico-tico no fubá" by Zequinha de Abreu, as well as unreleased songs.

Their second album, "Ser Feliz", released in 2011, brought a 100% original work, consolidating the group's musical identity, which flows smoothly between choro, samba de raiz, forró, xote, and baião. The diversity of the musicians' influences, coming from different regions of the country and with distinct musical backgrounds, contributes to the richness of their repertoire. The group has collaborated with renowned Brazilian artists such as Mart'nália, Roberta Sá, and Hamilton de Holanda in memorable shows.

Caraivana has stood out for promoting quality Brazilian music both in Brazil and abroad, representing national culture in international events. In 2019, they released the album "Do Outro Lado de Cá", and in 2020, the single "Isso Tudo Vai Passar", reaffirming their commitment to joy and connection with the audience through their music.

Discography

• Caraivana (2009)
• Ser Feliz (2011)
• Do Outro Lado de Cá (2018)