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The Sound of Bloco

“The Sound of Bloco” captures the vibrant energy and eclectic rhythms of Brazil’s carnival street bands, known as blocos. Blending samba, maracatu, funk, and pop with brass-heavy arrangements and unmistakable percussion, this playlist takes listeners straight to the heart of the festivities. From reinvented classics like “Taj Mahal / Filho Maravilha / País Tropical” by Monobloco and “Don't Let Me Down” by Bloco do Sargento Pimenta, to original bloco anthems like “Hino Então, Brilha!” and “Maracatu Embolado,” the collection showcases both traditional sounds and unexpected mashups.

With tracks from dozens of well-known and underground blocos—including Ilê Aiyê, Mulheres de Chico, Orquestra Voadora, and Bloco Afro Akomabu—the playlist reflects the diversity and creativity that define Brazil's street music culture. Whether it's local hits, Afro-Brazilian grooves, Beatles covers powered by surdo drums, or funk-infused batucadas, this mix delivers a full spectrum of bloco flavor from across the country.

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AKXA Music 1 track
Abibimã 2 tracks
Amigos da Onça 3 tracks
Antonia Mattos 1 track
BADSISTA 1 track
BNegão 1 track
Babadan Banda de Rua 3 tracks
Bangalafumenga 3 tracks
Bloco Afro Akomabu 2 tracks
Bloco Agora Vai 3 tracks
Bloco As Gata Pira 2 tracks
Bloco Carnavalesco Bafo da Onça 2 tracks
Bloco Daquele Jeito 2 tracks
Bloco Deu Branco 2 tracks
Bloco Funk You 3 tracks
Bloco Jegue Elétrico SP 2 tracks
Bloco Não Serve Mestre 1 track
Bloco Quem é essa aí, papai? 1 track
Bloco Rebeldes Imperiais 1 track
Bloco Skaravana 1 track
Bloco Swing Safado 3 tracks
Bloco Tarado Ni Você 2 tracks
Bloco Trupica 2 tracks
Bloco Vae de Qualquer Geito 1 track
Bloco Varada N´Água 1 track
Bloco da Laje 2 tracks
Bloco da Ovelha 2 tracks
Bloco da Saudade 1 track
Bloco do Barbosa 1 track
Bloco do Gafanhoto 1 track
Bloco do Jatobá 1 track
Bloco do Mujica 1 track
Bloco do Paulicéia 1 track
Bloco do Sargento Pimenta 3 tracks
Carlota Joaquina 1 track
Chama o Síndico 3 tracks
Clebão Oliveira 1 track
Davi Moraes 1 track
Di Souza 2 tracks
Dona Onete 1 track
Empolga às 9 3 tracks
Então Brilha 3 tracks
Estrambelhados 2 tracks
Felipe de Moraes 1 track
Fogo & Paixão 3 tracks
Francisco 1 track
GALVÃO FRADE 2 tracks
Gabe Paim 1 track
Girlei Miranda 1 track
Ilê Aiyê 3 tracks
Isabely Thompson 1 track
Jonathan Silva 1 track
Juventude Bronzeada 3 tracks
Leopoldina 1 track
Lourenço Golin 1 track
MC ANINHA 1 track
Magia Negra Bloco Afro 2 tracks
Monobloco 3 tracks
Mulheres de Chico 3 tracks
New Kids On The Bloco 2 tracks
Olliver Mach 1 track
Orquestra Popular Ceu Na Terra 3 tracks
Orquestra Royal 1 track
Orquestra Voadora 3 tracks
Ovelha Furiosa 1 track
Pedro Tie 1 track
Pri Glenda 1 track
River Bloco 1 track
Uyara Camargo 1 track
Victória dos Santos 3 tracks
Yuhn 1 track
Zeca Baleiro 1 track
el Hombre 1 track
prLL 2 tracks