Los Porongas

Origin

Rio Branco, AC

Years Active

2003

Genres

rock

Biography

Los Porongas is a Brazilian rock band formed in 2003 in the city of Rio Branco, in Acre, uniting two generations of local musicians. The group took its first recording steps in 2005 with the release of an EP through the independent label Catraia Records, expanding its presence in the independent festival circuit shortly thereafter.

In 2006, the band signed with the label Senhor F Discos and recorded their self-titled debut album in Brasília, under the production of Philippe Seabra, a member of Plebe Rude. The album was acclaimed by specialized critics, being chosen by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the best national releases of 2007, which prompted the group's move to São Paulo.

In the capital of São Paulo, the ensemble consolidated its presence on stage with performances at important cultural centers and recorded their first DVD in 2008. In 2011, they released the acclaimed second album O Segundo Depois do Silêncio, which featured major guest appearances from Brazilian music such as Hélio Flanders, Maurício Pereira, and Dado Villa-Lobos.

Discography

• Los Porongas (2007)
• O Segundo Depois do Silêncio (2011)
• Infinito Agora (2015)