Clave de Soul

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2000

Genres

soul, funk, r&b, jazz, gospel

Instruments

saxophone, vocals, trombone, drums, bass, guitar, trumpet

Biography

Clave de Soul is a soul music band formed in Rio de Janeiro in 2000. Composed of seven experienced musicians in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), the band stands out for the strong influence of artists like Tim Maia and Cassiano, as well as international icons like James Brown and Earth, Wind & Fire. Sandra de Sá is the group's godmother.

The members of Clave de Soul have an extensive resume, having collaborated with several renowned artists of Brazilian music. Saxophonist Tinho Martins, a former member of Tim Maia's band Vitória Régia, is responsible for writing and leading the brass sections. Drummer Paulinho Black was a member of Banda Black Rio. The band's musicians have arranged, played in shows, and recorded with names like Luiz Melodia, Martinho da Vila, João Bosco, Ed Motta, Paulo Moura, Carlos Dafé, and Tim Maia, in addition to having participated in major festivals like the Free Jazz Festival and Rock in Rio.

Clave de Soul's repertoire consists of original songs and tracks by other composers of Brazilian black music. In their first album, they presented tracks such as "Encontro no Baile" (Altay Veloso), "A Mina da Rua" (Ciro Cruz), "Quem Sabe" (Paulinho Black and Gérson King Combo), "Tá Dando Mole" (Cassiano), and "Feliz Demais" (Alexandre Lucas, Humberto Tavares, and Glauton Campello). The band has also hosted special guests at their shows, such as Gérson King Combo, Mart'nália, and Jorge Ben Jor, and participated in Regina Casé's TV show "Muvuca".

Discography

• Dançar É Bom (2001)