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Since 1924, the Banda de Pífanos de Caruaru continues to be playing the original repertory of this formation (a banda de pífanos is really a music group formed by many flute-like instruments, combined with the typical percussion place comprising zabumba and triângulo). Founded by Manoel Clarindo Biano and Benedito Clarindo Biano, the music group recorded its initial record in 1972 (Zabumba Caruaru), when, for the very first time, they visited Rio de Janeiro to execute. By 1999, the music group had documented another seven albums and continuing to perform frequently in their area.
Quick Facts
Full Name Banda de Pífanos de Caruaru
Awards Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Roots Album
Music Songs A bandinha vai tocar, A briga do cachorro com a onça, Cantiga de Lampião, Esquenta mulher, O choro dos pífanos, Frevo danado, O tocador rebate a marcha, Flor de Muçambê, Pega pra capar, Saudades de Caruaru, Cabo da vassoura, Arrasta-pé corneta, Carimbó do pífano, Levanta poeira, Cavalinho Cavalao, Pipoca moderna, Caboré, Marcha de procissão, Despedida de novena, Levando o santo, Lamentação, Bendito
Albums No Século XXI, No Pátio Do Forró, A música brasileira deste século por seus autores e intérpretes: Banda de Pífanos de Caruaru, Banda de Pífanos de Caruaru - 1976
