Colher de Pau

Origin

Salvador, BA

Years Active

1995

Genres

forró, forró universitário, forró pé-de-serra, forró romântico, country music, forróxé

Instruments

acoustic guitar, accordion, electric guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, vocals

Biography

The band Colher de Pau is an icon of northeastern forró, formed in Salvador, Bahia, in 1995. The group emerged from a gathering of friends and cousins who initially animated family parties with an acoustic guitar and accordion. The band's unusual name came about when one of the members improvised a wooden spoon as a drumstick to play percussion. From then on, the group began performing at rodeos, cattle drives, and agricultural fairs, establishing themselves as the "first forró band in Bahia".

Throughout its trajectory, Colher de Pau has released eleven CDs, three of which were recorded live, and charted several hits that became forró anthems, such as "Amore Mio", "Natalie", "Janaína", "Casadas", and "Beijar é Bom". The band is known for its versatility and irreverence, mixing traditional northeastern rhythms with elements of country music and even creating the "colher elétrica" style. Over the years, several artists have fronted the group on vocals, including Léo Estakazero, Felipe Pezzoni, Kiko Salli, Zay Rios, Lukas Marks, Junior Rawash, Samara Souto, and Junior Mello. In 2025, the band celebrated its 30th anniversary with the arrival of singer Gil Kalazans as the new frontman.

Colher de Pau is recognized for its ability to innovate and adapt to modern times without losing the essence of the forró that won over audiences throughout the Northeast. The band has been voted the best band at the São João festival in Amargosa—considered the largest in Bahia—several times, and continues to be a prominent presence at June festivities and events across the country. With influences from major names in northeastern forró, such as Flávio José, Dorgival Dantas, and Wesley Safadão, Colher de Pau keeps the tradition of the genre alive while seeking new sounds to enchant new generations.

Discography

• Ao Vivo (2002)