Tira Poeira

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1990s

Genres

choro, samba, instrumental

Instruments

mandolin, acoustic guitar, saxophone, seven-string acoustic guitar, pandeiro

Biography

The Tira Poeira group emerged in the late 1990s in Lapa, the bohemian center of Rio de Janeiro, a cultural melting pot where samba and choro musicians gathered. The group's name is a tribute to a polka by Satiro Bilhar, taken from Jacob do Bandolim's repertoire. The idea to form the group came from mandolinist Henry Lentino, who, after moving to Rio de Janeiro, began attending Lapa's choro and samba circles, where he met guitarist Caio Márcio. Soon, other musicians joined them, all regular attendees of these musical gatherings.

The members of Tira Poeira are Henry Lentino (mandolin), Caio Márcio (acoustic guitar), Samuel DeOliveira (saxophone), Fábio Nin (seven-string acoustic guitar), and Sérgio Krakowski (pandeiro). Each of them has a solid musical background, with studies ranging from piano and cavaquinho to saxophone and seven-string acoustic guitar. This diversity of instruments and influences contributes to the group's unique sound, which masterfully transitions between choro, samba, and other Brazilian rhythms.

Tira Poeira stands out for its contemporary approach to choro, making room for improvisation and experimentation without abandoning tradition. The group has released albums such as "Tira Poeira" (2003) and "Feijoada Completa" (2008), which revisit classics by masters such as Waldir Azevedo, Jacob do Bandolim, and Pixinguinha, in addition to presenting original compositions. Their performances are marked by energy and musical quality, consolidating the group as an important reference in the instrumental Brazilian choro scene, dialoguing with artists such as Teresa Cristina and Pedro Miranda.

Discography

• Tira Poeira (2003)
• Feijoada Completa (2008)