Que Caquinha É Essa?

"What Poop Is This?" is a children's bloco (street band) created in 2012 in Rio de Janeiro by Marcos Dantas and other creators of "What the Hell Is This?!". Located in Ipanema, it offers a family-friendly environment for children to participate in the Carnival festivities. The repertoire includes adaptations of marchinhas (traditional carnival songs), original compositions, and children's classics. The band "Os Fraldinhas" (The Diaper Babies) is led by Marcos Dantas.

Que Merda é Essa?!

"Que Merda é Essa?!" (What the Fuck is This?!) was founded in 1995 in Rio de Janeiro, inspired by a block of the same name from Olinda, Pernambuco. It brings together musicians, singers, and composers to satirize political and social issues with irreverent humor. The annual parade is held in the afternoon on Rua Garcia D'Ávila, at the corner of Rua Nascimento Silva, and continues along the beach to the Jardim de.

Quem Me Viu Mentiu

"Quem Me Viu Mentiu" is a traditional Carnival bloco (street band) that seeks to revive old marchinhas (traditional Carnival songs), with a charming and familiar atmosphere. Founded at least 10 years ago in the Higienópolis neighborhood of São Paulo, the bloco performs in street parades, parties, and events, offering a safe and organized environment. With a bateria (percussion section), rhythmists, and passistas (samba dancers), the bloco attracts.

Quem Num Guenta Bebe Água

Quem Vai Vai, Quem Não Vai Não Cagueta!

Que Pena, Amor

"Que Pena, Amor" (What a Pity, Love), a Carnival bloco (street band) from Rio de Janeiro, emerged in 2017 in a bar in the city center. Formed by friends who met during Carnival, led by maestro Francisco Machado, with about 100 percussionists and a band of typical pagode instruments. The bloco plays hits from the 90s, especially Raça Negra, and pays tribute to groups.

Quero Exibir Meu Longa

"I Want to Show My Feature Film" is a carnival bloco (street band) created by film enthusiasts and filmmakers, based in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. The bloco seeks to bring cinema to the public space, with parades and irreverent and cultured performances, including film-themed costumes and original songs that parody famous characters. It is part of the "new wave" of blocos.

Quer Swingar Vem Pra Cá

"Quer Swingar Vem Pra Cá", a samba block from Grande Tijuca, was officially registered in 2021 and is associated with the Unidos da Vila Isabel samba school. With the aim of bringing joy to the people through its music, the block is recognized as part of the carnival culture of Rio de Janeiro.

Quilombo Cafundá Astrogilda

The Quilombo Cafundá Astrogilda, located in Vargem Grande (west zone of Rio de Janeiro), is a magical place that celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture! Founded in the 17th century, it is the result of the resistance and struggle for land by enslaved families. The community is organized around the matriarch Astrogilda Ferreira dos Santos and promotes cultural and educational activities to share its.

Quizomba

Quizomba, created in 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, emerged from a percussion workshop with the aim of celebrating the diversity of Brazilian music, uniting traditional songs with popular and danceable music by renowned artists. With a "show band" of 11 to 12 professional musicians and a drumline called "Magnética," Quizomba performs street parades in Rio.