Chaminé Batom

Origin

Londrina, PR

Years Active

1986

Genres

rock, MPB, pop

Instruments

voice, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, contrabass, drums

Biography

The group Chaminé Batom emerged in Londrina, Paraná, in 1986, initially as a scenic choir with theatrical influences. This original lineup combined elements of Renaissance music and MPB, performing in productions such as "Nolens Volens" and participating in events like the International Biennial of Arts in São Paulo. The transition to a popular music band occurred in 1991, with the show "Juventude Feliz e Sadia", solidifying the lineup with Simone Mazzer on vocals, Elton Mello on electric and acoustic guitar, Ricardo Grings on double bass, and Carlinhos Rodrigues on drums.

As a band, Chaminé Batom gained prominence in the 1990s, becoming a frequent presence on stages in Londrina and other cities in Paraná, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. The band released the EP "Chaminebatom" in 1993, featuring the song "Mente, mente" by Robinson Borba, which was also recorded by Ney Matogrosso. In 1995, they released the CD "Decifra me–ou ...", which featured guest appearances by artists like Arrigo Barnabé and Língua de Trapo, and expanded the group's original repertoire.

Characterized by a fusion of music, staging, and humor, Chaminé Batom maintained a strong connection with the audience, elements inherited from its theatrical origins. The band performed around 200 shows in a single year in 1995. Although the group's regular trajectory ended in the late 1990s, Chaminé Batom occasionally reunited for get-togethers. Singer Simone Mazzer, the band's vocalist, later pursued a career in Rio de Janeiro as an actress and also explored musical projects focused on composers from Paraná.

Discography

• Decifra-Me Ou... (1995)