Tasso Rangel

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Also known as

Tasso Bangel Rangel, Tasso Bangel

Years Active

1953–1983

Genres

gaucho regionalism, bossa nova

Biography

Tasso Rangel, whose full name is Tasso Bangel Rangel, was a Brazilian musician with a notable career in regional music from Rio Grande do Sul and bossa nova. He was one of the founders of Conjunto Farroupilha, a vocal group that stood out in the 1950s and 1960s. Conjunto Farroupilha explored various musical genres, including the regionalism of southern Brazil, bossa nova, and international music, demonstrating the versatility of its members.

Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Tasso Rangel was actively involved in the music scene of his hometown. Conjunto Farroupilha, of which Tasso Rangel was a part, released several studio albums, compilations, EPs, and singles throughout its career. Among the studio albums are "Gaúcho" (1953), "De Norte a Sul" (1956), "Gaúchos em Hi-Fi" (1957), "Gaúchos na Cidade" (1958), "Os Farroupilhas na TV" (1960), "Os Farroupilhas em Hi-Fi" (1960), "Aí Vem a Marinha" (1961), "Os Farroupilhas" (1963), "Temas Gaúchos" (1973), and "Farroupilha 35" (1983).

The influence of Tasso Rangel and Conjunto Farroupilha extended across different strands of Brazilian music. The group did not limit itself to regionalism, but also incorporated elements of bossa nova into its repertoire, showing an ability to adapt and innovate. This fusion of styles contributed to the richness of Brazilian popular music, and Tasso Rangel is remembered as an artist who helped shape the sound of his era. He is associated with other artists of the regionalist genre and bossa nova, such as the other members of Conjunto Farroupilha and musicians who explored similar sounds.