Os Devaneios

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1968

Genres

samba-rock, samba soul, MPB, dance music

Instruments

organ, vocals, cornet, drums, guitar, conga, saxophone, trombone, bass

Biography

Os Devaneios is a Brazilian musical group formed in 1968 in Baixada Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro. Conceived by brothers Jorge and Luiz Prazeres, the ensemble quickly stood out in the Rio music scene, especially in the universe of samba-rock and dance music.

Throughout their trajectory, Os Devaneios accompanied several renowned artists of the era, such as Bebeto, Lady Zu, Gérson King Combo, and Carlos Dafé, contributing to the ballroom dance scene in Rio de Janeiro. The group released their first LP, "Devaneando", in 1969, followed by other important albums like "Os Devaneios" (1972), "O conjunto que faz você vibrar" (1978), and "Raça, suor e suingue" (1979), consolidating their style and repertoire.

With a lineup that featured various talented musicians over the years, including wind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists, Os Devaneios maintained an active career for over five decades, celebrating their 58th anniversary in January 2025. Their musical legacy is marked by contagious energy and the ability to liven up audiences with danceable rhythms, especially samba and American music, influencing generations of musicians and fans.

Discography

• Devaneando (1969)
• Os Devaneios (1972)
• O Conjunto que Faz Você Vibrar (1978)
• Raça Suor e Suingue (1979)
• Conjunto os Devaneios, Vol. 1 (2019)
• Conjunto os Devaneios, Vol. 2 (2019)
• 1972 (2022)