Quinteto Violado is a revered Brazilian folk music group known for its innovative approach that weaves together traditional northeastern Brazilian rhythms with elements of classical and chamber music. Formed in Pernambuco in 1971, the ensemble carved out a niche within Brazilian music by harmoniously blending instruments such as the viola (a ten-string guitar), the pífano (a type of Brazilian bamboo flute), percussion, and bass with rich vocal harmonies.

Over the years, Quinteto Violado has been a torchbearer of Brazilian cultural heritage, earning acclaim for its distinctive arrangements and devout preservation of northeastern musical traditions. Their various releases, including 'Um Quase Martelo' and 'Taperoá,' exemplify their commitment to cultural storytelling through music, while albums like 'Tempo - 50 Anos do Quinteto Violado Show Comemorativo' celebrate the group's enduring impact on the Brazilian music scene over five decades. By blending genres and exploring new sounds—as evidenced in works like 'Mantras Indianos em Ritmos Arretados'—they have contributed to the evolution of Brazilian music, inviting a global audience to appreciate the country's diverse musical landscape.

Genres

Baiao

Bossa Nova

Related Artists

Banda De Pau E Corda

Antônio Nóbrega

Quinteto Armorial

Joao Do Vale

Sivuca

Ednardo

Ze Rodrix

Taiguara

Jackson Do Pandeiro

Francis Hime

Mestre Ambrósio

Altamiro Carrilho

Latest Release

Forró

Quinteto Violado

Single - Released April 26, 2024