Funkalister

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Years Active

2002

Genres

funk jazz, instrumental, black music

Instruments

guitar, bass, keyboards, flute, sax, percussion, trombone, trumpet

Biography

The band Funkalister emerged in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, in the year 2002. With a sound that moves between 70s funk, rock, jazz, and samba, the group stands out for the strong influence of black music and the striking presence of bass and drums grooves. The instrumental lineup features keyboards, synthesizers, electric pianos, clavinets, and a horn section composed of trumpet, sax, trombone, and flute, creating rich and danceable arrangements.

The trajectory of Funkalister is marked by performances at important festivals and events, such as the SESC Circuit in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, opening shows for artists like Ben Harper and Racionais MCs, as well as participations in events like the Leblon Jazz Festival and the Contemporary Rural Brazil Festival. The band has released collections of their albums and singles, such as "Nem Me Viu", reaffirming their commitment to instrumental music and the celebration of black culture.

Among the musicians who have been or are part of Funkalister, notable names include Chico Paixão (guitar), Everton Velasquez (bass), Leonardo Boff (keyboards), Cristiano Bertolucci (drums), Mateus Mapa (flute), Rodrigo Siervo (sax), Felipe Santos (percussion), Huberto Martins (trombone), and Jaime Freiberger (trumpet). The band counts influences such as Eumir Deodato, Banda Black Rio, James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Stevie Wonder, which is reflected in the quality of their compositions and arrangements.

Discography

• Funkalister Vol. 1 (2003)
• Vol. 2 (2008)
• Vol. 3 (2013)