Flor De Lis

Flor de Lis: A Tribute to Samba and Popular Music

About the Bloco

The bloco Flor de Lis is a name that evokes joy and samba. Founded in São Paulo on May 13, 1976, the São Paulo bloco became one of the largest and most traditional in the city, with a successful history before becoming a samba school. The Rio de Janeiro bloco, created in 2018, pays tribute to the musician Djavan.

History and Tradition

Bloco Flor de Lis of São Paulo

The Bloco Flor de Lis of São Paulo was founded by a group of samba enthusiasts in the Jabaquara neighborhood. After an internal crisis, the bloco ceased activities in 1979, returning as a bloco in 1986. In 1987, it won its first championship in Group 2 of Blocos, ascending to the Special Group. After five titles in the Special Group, the bloco merged with the samba school São Paulo Zona Sul in 2002, forming the Escola de Samba Flor de Lis da Zona Sul.

Bloco Flor de Lis of Rio de Janeiro

The Bloco Flor de Lis of Rio de Janeiro was created in 2018 in Bangu, by Téo Cordeiro and Ronaldo Cotrim, in homage to the musician Djavan.

Musical Identity

Bloco Flor de Lis of São Paulo

Originally, the bloco played samba.

Bloco Flor de Lis of Rio de Janeiro

The bloco presents a mixture of marchinhas, samba, maracatu, baião, funk, pop and reggae, with a focus on Djavan's songs, which are reinterpreted for street carnival.

Parades and Performances

Bloco Flor de Lis of Rio de Janeiro

The Bloco Flor de Lis of Rio de Janeiro features the group of musicians "Sururu de Capote", who accompanied Djavan for many years.