Guig Ghetto

Origin

Salvador, BA

Years active

2002

Genres

pagode baiano, axé music, samba

Instruments

percussion, tambourine, cavaquinho

Biography

Guig Ghetto is a Brazilian pagode baiano band, formed in Salvador, Bahia, in the summer of 2002/2003. The name "Guig" means "a gathering of friends to play music," and the band is known for "making the people sway" with their contagious and danceable music.

Led by vocalist Falcão, the band stands out for mixing rhythms such as samba baiano, axé music, and romantic pagode, creating a unique style that maintains the roots of Recôncavo samba. Throughout their career, Guig Ghetto has released several albums and DVDs, hitting the charts with successes like "Arrastão da Guig (Swingão da Guig)", "Pressão", "Puxadinha", "Mão no Juízo", "Quem Balança o Povo", "Calma", "Cabeça de Gelo", "Bateu na Lata", "Comandante", and "Devagarinho".

The band has performed in several cities across Brazil and participated in major events such as the Salvador Carnival, the Summer Festival, Micaretas, and Pré-Caju. Guig Ghetto has shared the stage with renowned artists like Ivete Sangalo, Harmonia do Samba, and Bell Marques, consolidating their presence in the Brazilian musical scene.