Banda Black Rio
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Brazil
- Born: 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Active: 1976–present
Biography
Banda Black Rio is a Brazilian samba-funk group formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1976 by saxophonist Oberdan Magalhães. Its original albums 'Maria Fumaça' from 1977, 'Gafieira Universal' from 1978 and 'Saci Pererê' from 1980 fused samba and gafieira rhythms with jazz, soul and funk. The band ended after Magalhães died in 1984 and was later revived by his son William Magalhães.
Genres
Banda Black Rio Discography
- Maria fumaça (1977) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Gafieira universal (1978) - Album - rated 3.88/5
Members
- Oberdan Magalhães - Saxophone, flute (1976–1984)
- José Carlos Barroso - Trumpet (1976–1980)
- Claudio Stevenson - Guitar (1976–1980)
- Lúcio da Silva - Trombone (1976–1980)
- Luiz Carlos Batera - Drums, percussion, vocals (1976–1980)