Galo Preto

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1975

Genres

choro, instrumental music

Instruments

mandolin, acoustic guitar, flute, cavaquinho, percussion, 7-string guitar, bass

Biography

Grupo Galo Preto is a choro ensemble formed in 1975 in Rio de Janeiro, making it one of the oldest active choro groups in Brazil. Since its founding, the group has stood out for its innovative instrumental work, which has made it a reference in modern Brazilian instrumental music. Throughout its career, Galo Preto has released several albums, presenting a varied repertory that explores both choro classics and unreleased compositions.

The ensemble has accompanied renowned Brazilian music artists such as Cartola, Elza Soares, Elton Medeiros, and Nelson Sargento, in addition to performing in Brazil and abroad in countries like Portugal, France, Sweden, and Mexico. The group has also taught choro workshops and master classes, sharing its knowledge and the tradition of the genre.

With a lineup that has brought together and continues to bring together musicians of high technical and artistic quality, Galo Preto has solidified its name in the music scene. The group is known for its dedication to the preservation and renewal of choro, maintaining the essence of the genre while presenting it in a contemporary way. Galo Preto's discography includes albums such as "Galo Preto" (1978), "Galo Preto" (1981), "Bem-Te-Vi" (1992), and "Só Paulinho da Viola" (1995).

Discography

• Galo Preto (1981)
• Altamiro Carrilho, Luizinho Eça, Galo Preto, Banda do Corpo de Bombeiros do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – Patápio Silva (1984)
• Galo Preto (1992)
• Só Paulinho da Viola (1994)
• Elton Medeiros, Nelson Sargento & Galo Preto – Só Cartola (1999)
• Galo Preto, Nelson Sargento, Soraya Ravenle – O Dono das Calçadas (1999)
• Diz que Fui por Aí: Andréa Pinheiro e Galo Preto (2004)
• Galo Preto - 30 anos (2005)
• Nelson Cavaquinho por Galo Preto (2011)
• Nelson Sargento com Galo Preto e Pedro Miranda – 91 Anos de Samba (2016)