Rindo À Toa: The Forró That Animates São Paulo's Carnival
Introduction
Amidst the explosion of musical rhythms that takes over the carnival of São Paulo, the "Rindo À Toa" bloco (street band) stands out for its unique proposal: to bring forró and its variations to the streets of the city, infecting revelers with contagious joy.
History and Tradition
Founded in 2015, "Rindo À Toa" is led by the band Falamansa, known for their hits in university forró. The bloco emerged with the aim of spreading Brazilian musical culture, especially forró, during carnival.
Musical Identity and Repertoire
The repertoire of "Rindo À Toa" is an eclectic mix that combines the greatest hits of the band Falamansa, great national hits, frevos and xotes known to the public. In addition to forró, the basis of the repertoire, the bloco incorporates elements of other Brazilian musical styles, creating a diverse and lively carnival experience.
Special Features
One of the unique characteristics of "Rindo À Toa" is its ability to mix rhythms, providing revelers with a varied musical experience. The bloco also stands out for the presence of renowned musicians, such as the band Falamansa, who guarantee a quality show and interaction with the public.
Parades and Location
"Rindo À Toa" has paraded in different regions of São Paulo. In past editions, the bloco concentrated on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima and the Pinheiros region. Information about the parades, including location, date and time, is published on the bloco's social media and on websites specializing in carnival.
Cultural Impact
"Rindo À Toa" contributes significantly to the musical diversity of São Paulo's carnival, bringing forró to a scene traditionally dominated by samba. This helps to keep the forró tradition alive in the urban context of São Paulo and attracts a diverse audience.
Conclusion
The "Rindo À Toa" bloco is a popular option for revelers who appreciate forró and are looking for a different experience in the street carnival of São Paulo. With its eclectic repertoire, mix of rhythms and presence of renowned musicians, the bloco guarantees a lively and contagious revelry, bringing the joy of forró to the streets of the city.
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