Banda De Boca

**Banda de Boca** is a Brazilian vocal group from Salvador, Bahia, founded in 1999 by musician Hiran Monteiro. Known for their inventive *a cappella* performances, they mimic instruments with their voices while blending genres like MPB, funk, jazz, and northeastern Brazilian rhythms. Their lineup has shifted over the years but currently includes Monteiro, Poliana Monteiro, Fábio Eça, Arno Júnior, Simei Ferreira, and Taric Marins, many of whom studied music at the Federal University of Bahia.

Their discography includes the self-titled *Banda de Boca* (2007), the playful children’s album *MPB pras Crianças* (2009), and the vibrant 2022 release *No Breu*, which mixes traditional Brazilian sounds with modern energy. Renowned for creative covers and original compositions, they’ve carved a niche as vocal innovators, turning every performance into a rhythmic, melodic playground.

: Based on Wikipedia’s Portuguese-language entry and lineup details.

: Viberate.com’s album summary and timeline.

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**Banda de Boca** is a Brazilian vocal group from Salvador, Bahia, founded in 1999 by musician Hiran Monteiro. Known for their inventive *a cappella* performances, they mimic instruments with their voices while blending genres like MPB, funk, jazz, and northeastern Brazilian rhythms. Their lineup has shifted over the years but currently includes Monteiro, Poliana Monteiro, Fábio Eça, Arno Júnior, Simei Ferreira, and Taric Marins, many of whom studied music at the Federal University of Bahia.

Their discography includes the self-titled *Banda de Boca* (2007), the playful children’s album *MPB pras Crianças* (2009), and the vibrant 2022 release *No Breu*, which mixes traditional Brazilian sounds with modern energy. Renowned for creative covers and original compositions, they’ve carved a niche as vocal innovators, turning every performance into a rhythmic, melodic playground.