Transa Samba

Origin

Itapira, SP

Years Active

1990

Genres

pagode, samba, axé music, MPB

Instruments

cavaco, tantã, drums, reco-reco, pandeiro, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar

Biography

Transa Samba is a pagode musical group formed in the early 1990s in the city of Itapira, in the countryside of São Paulo. Initially composed of André (cavaco and vocals), Demétrius (tantã and vocals), Paulinho (drums), Diego (reco-reco), Lico (pandeiro and vocals), Zé Armando (bass), and Johny (acoustic guitar and electric guitar), the group quickly gained prominence in the São Paulo music scene.

The group achieved great success in the interior of São Paulo, performing as the opening act for renowned artists such as Só Pra Contrariar, Katinguelê, Sensação, Eliana de Lima, Karametade, Kiloucura, Negritude Júnior, Demônios da Garoa, Alcione, Exaltasamba, Soweto, and Sem Compromisso. In São Paulo, Transa Samba performed at traditional concert venues such as Consulado da Cerveja, Catedral do Samba, and Hotel Transamérica.

In 1998, Transa Samba won first place in "Festisamba", a contest promoted by the radio station 105.1 FM in São Paulo, which featured the participation of 180 samba groups. The following year, they released their debut CD, "Começo de um romance", through Califórnia Music/Abril Music. The album achieved great success, selling 30,000 copies in just two months and featured guest appearances by musicians such as Carioca (Sensação) and Prateado (Kiloucura). The group's repertoire ranges from traditional samba to pagode, axé music, and MPB, with shows praised by specialized critics.

Discography

• Começo de um Romance (1998)