Parangolé

Origin

Salvador, BA

Genres

pagode baiano, axé, samba

Biography

Parangolé is a prominent Brazilian band formed in 1997 in Salvador, Bahia, known for their energetic style of pagode baiano. Over the decades, the group has undergone several lineup changes, featuring vocalists such as Léo Santana, Tony Salles, and currently Lincoln Senna. Their breakout international hit "Rebolation" became a massive nationwide phenomenon and cemented their legacy in Brazilian popular music.

Throughout their history, the band has collaborated with various notable artists of the genre, including Saulo Fernandes, Rodriguinho, and Thiaguinho. Their dynamic sound blends traditional samba with salsa, axé, and percussive rhythms, making them a fixture of the Salvador Carnival alongside groups like Harmonia do Samba and Psirico.