Grupo Sampa

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1984

Genres

pagode, samba

Instruments

cavaco, violão, pandeiro, tantan, reco-reco, surdo, congas

Biography

Grupo Sampa was a Brazilian pagode and samba musical ensemble, formed in São Paulo in 1984. Initially known as "Bem Bolado", the group changed its name to "Grupo Sampa" and stood out in the São Paulo music scene, playing in traditional samba venues such as the Balancê bar and the Choperia Só Pra Contrariar.

Throughout its trajectory, Grupo Sampa released four solo albums and participated in important compilations, such as "Só Pra Contrariar e Seus Convidados vol. 1" in 1988. Among their best-known works are the albums "Liberdade de Sonhar" (1992), "Pagode da Família" (1993) and "Brasileiro" (1995). Songs like "Coisa de Criança", "Regras do Coração" and "Flagrante" became popular in samba circles.

Douglas Sampa, one of the founders and main composer of the group, also pursued a solo career in 1997, establishing himself as a respected name in São Paulo samba. His compositions were recorded by other artists of the genre, such as "Vida Bandida" with the group Um Toque a Mais and "Já Fui Aprendiz" with Chora Menino. Grupo Sampa ended its activities in the late 1990s.

Discography

• Liberdade de Sonhar (1992)
• Brasileiro (1995)
• Pagode da Família