Comadre Florzinha
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Comadre Florzinha, also known as Comadre Fulorzinha or Comadre Fulozinha, is a Brazilian group formed by Karina Buhr (vocals, percussion and rebec), Mairah Rocha (vocals, harmonica and percussion), Flávia Maia (vocals and percussion), Marcelo Monteiro (saxophone and flute) and Letícia Coura (vocals, cavaquinho and acoustic guitar). The band was created in Recife
, Pernambuco
and became famous for recording several rhythms of that region, contributing for spread the culture of that state.
In 1998 and 1999, the band played with Antonio Nóbrega
, recording with him the album Pernambuco falando para o mundo
. They also played with many other important artists of the state, such as DJ Dolores and Mundo Livre S/A
. In 1999, Comadre Florzinha recorded its debut album, which has the name of the group. In 2001, the band started its first world tour and participated of many important festivals, such as La Voix des Pays and Calgary Folk Music Festival
. In 2003, the band recorded its second album, named Tocar na banda. Both albums of Comadre Florzinha were positively criticized by experts.
After releasing the first album, the group disbanded. Buhr and França, however, continued together for some years. But, after recording the second disc, França decided to start her solo career, leaving Comadre Fulozinha. However, the leader Buhr did not give up and invited other musicians for continuing her works. Actually, the lineup is Karina Buhr (vocals, percussion and rebec), Mairah Rocha (vocals, harmonica and percussion), Flávia Maia (vocals and percussion), Marcelo Monteiro (saxophone and flute) and Letícia Coura (vocals, cavaquinho and acoustic guitar). Dani Zulu (vocals and percussion) also participated of the group as special guest. With this new lineup, the band recorded its third album in 2009, named Vou voltar andando.
Recife
Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper...
, Pernambuco
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
and became famous for recording several rhythms of that region, contributing for spread the culture of that state.
History
Comadre Florzinha was created in 1997, by its leader Karina Buhr. The first lineup of the group was Buhr (vocals, percussion and rebec), Isaar França (vocals, percussion and harmonica), Renata Mattar, Telma César, Alessandra Leão and Maria Helena. All the members were very experienced musician and had a large knowledge about culture of Pernambuco. Based on this influence, the group create its own style of making music, giving prominence to percussion instruments and female vocals. However, other instruments are also used during its songs.In 1998 and 1999, the band played with Antonio Nóbrega
Antonio Nóbrega
Antonio Nóbrega is a Brazilian singer, dancer and actor. Along his career, he composed many songs, wrote many theatrical plays, always trying to spread culture from Pernambuco. In fact, he is considered one of the main artist of that state.-Biography:Antonio Nóbrega was born in 1952, in Recife,...
, recording with him the album Pernambuco falando para o mundo
Pernambuco falando para o mundo
Pernambuco falando para o mundo is the third album recorded by the Brazilian musician Antonio Nóbrega. Released in 1998 and produced by himself, the album presents several songs composed according to Pernambuco folklore...
. They also played with many other important artists of the state, such as DJ Dolores and Mundo Livre S/A
Mundo Livre S/A
Mundo Livre S/A, is a Brazilian manguebeat band, formed in 1984 in Recife, Pernambuco. It is also one of the founders of that musical style, which became popular in the 1990s. Fred Zero Quatro, the band's singer, was one of the authors of Caranguejos com Cérebro, one of the landmarks of the...
. In 1999, Comadre Florzinha recorded its debut album, which has the name of the group. In 2001, the band started its first world tour and participated of many important festivals, such as La Voix des Pays and Calgary Folk Music Festival
Calgary Folk Music Festival
The Calgary Folk Music Festival is held in late July each year at Prince's Island Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While known for attracting both established and up-and-coming folk music, the festival features a wide variety of artists including hip-hop, alternative, blues, and world acts...
. In 2003, the band recorded its second album, named Tocar na banda. Both albums of Comadre Florzinha were positively criticized by experts.
After releasing the first album, the group disbanded. Buhr and França, however, continued together for some years. But, after recording the second disc, França decided to start her solo career, leaving Comadre Fulozinha. However, the leader Buhr did not give up and invited other musicians for continuing her works. Actually, the lineup is Karina Buhr (vocals, percussion and rebec), Mairah Rocha (vocals, harmonica and percussion), Flávia Maia (vocals and percussion), Marcelo Monteiro (saxophone and flute) and Letícia Coura (vocals, cavaquinho and acoustic guitar). Dani Zulu (vocals and percussion) also participated of the group as special guest. With this new lineup, the band recorded its third album in 2009, named Vou voltar andando.
Discography
- 1999: Comadre FlorzinhaComadre Florzinha (album)Comadre Florzinha is the debut album of the Brazilian band Comadre Florzinha. Released in 1999, the album counts on the participation of some famous artists from Brazil and abroad, such as Thomas Rorher , Siba and Renata Rosa .-Track listing:-Personnel:*Alessandra Leão: vocals, percussion*Isaar de...
, CPC UMES - 2003: Tocar na banda, Ybrazil/Trama
- 2009: Vou voltar andando
External links
- Comadre Florzinha at TramaVirtual