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| Banda da Mar | |
|---|---|
| Name | Banda da Mar |
| Origin | Recife, Pernambuco; Lisbon, Portugal |
| Years active | 2013–2015 |
| Genres | MPB, indie rock, folk rock, samba, bossa nova |
| Label | Deckdisc |
| Associated acts | Los Hermanos (band), Céu (musician), Marina Lima, Seu Jorge |
Banda da Mar was a Brazilian-Portuguese musical trio formed by established figures from Brazil and Portugal who combined elements of MPB, indie rock, and coastal folk traditions. Emerging in the early 2010s, the group released a self-titled debut that received critical acclaim across Latin America and Europe. The band toured extensively, appearing at major festivals and collaborating with prominent artists from Brazilian pop music and the Lusophone world.
The project began in 2013 when Bi Ribeiro and Rodrigo Amarante—each with roots in Rio de Janeiro and linked to Los Hermanos (band) and the broader Carioca scene—converged with Mallu Magalhães after sessions in Lisbon and Recife, Pernambuco. Influences from earlier Brazilian movements, including Tropicalismo and the work of Caetano Veloso, shaped the group's early rehearsals. Their 2014 recording was produced amid collaborations with contributors from São Paulo studios and showcased connections to labels such as Deckdisc and promoters tied to festivals like Lollapalooza Brasil and NOS Alive. After a concentrated period of touring through venues associated with Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns and appearances on programs in SIC (Portuguese TV network) and Globo (TV network), membership shifted toward other projects, and the trio ceased regular activity by 2015.
The lineup comprised three principal musicians linked to established acts and institutions: Mallu Magalhães (vocals, acoustic guitar), Rodrigo Amarante (vocals, guitar, songwriter), and Bi Ribeiro (bass). Magalhães had previously recorded with artists such as Arnaldo Antunes and performed at stages including SXSW, while Amarante was known for songwriting for Los Hermanos (band) and solo work released in partnership with labels and festivals across Europe, including shows associated with Primavera Sound. Bi Ribeiro was a longstanding member of Barão Vermelho-adjacent circles and collaborated with figures tied to the Brasília and Rio de Janeiro scenes.
Their sound drew on Brazilian popular traditions linked to Bossa Nova pioneers like João Gilberto and songwriters such as Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil, blended with indie aesthetics reminiscent of The National (band) and folk tendencies found in Nick Drake and José González. Rhythmic elements referenced northeastern traditions from Pernambuco and melodic phrasing echoed passages typical of Tropicalismo recordings by Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Harmonies and arrangements showed kinship with work by Cazuza collaborators and contemporary producers associated with São Paulo studios and European engineers who worked with Feist and St. Vincent (musician).
- Banda da Mar (2014) — debut album released on Deckdisc, featuring singles that received airplay on stations linked to Rádio Cultura and playlists curated by hosts from MTV Brasil. The record included compositions credited to Rodrigo Amarante and Mallu Magalhães and arrangements involving session musicians known from recordings with Céu (musician) and Seu Jorge. - Singles and promotional tracks released in 2014–2015 circulated through distributors connected to iTunes stores in Brazil and playlists promoted at festivals such as Lollapalooza Brasil and NOS Alive.
Touring activity encompassed club dates in Lisbon and Porto, festival appearances at Lollapalooza Brasil, and shows in Brazilian circuits including venues in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The trio also performed at cultural events tied to institutions like Fundação Nacional de Artes and participated in collaborative concerts alongside artists from Mercado Livre-sponsored showcases and European festivals such as Primavera Sound. Their stage presence echoed intimate sets once associated with Marisa Monte and unplugged sessions popularized by MTV Unplugged-style productions.
The debut received praise in Brazilian music press outlets and nominations in critics' year-end lists produced by publications similar to Rolling Stone Brasil and broadcasters tied to TV Cultura. Coverage highlighted songwriting by Rodrigo Amarante and Mallu Magalhães and the ensemble's production values comparable to releases celebrated by Latin Grammy Awards-nominated peers. The group was featured in lists curated by festival organizers from Lollapalooza affiliates and European promoters at NOS Alive.
Though short-lived, the trio influenced collaborations across the Brazilian and Lusophone indie scenes, encouraging cross-continental projects between artists based in Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon. Members returned to solo careers and other groups with heightened international visibility, affecting programming at events like Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns and shaping playlists on radio networks such as Rádio Manchete and online platforms used by curators who championed contemporary MPB. The project is often cited in discussions alongside joint ventures involving Los Hermanos (band) alumni and contemporary acts connected to the renewed global interest in Brazilian popular music.
Category:Brazilian musical groups Category:Portuguese musical groups