Orquestra Backstage: Where Northeast Brazil Meets the World

Blending the regional sounds of Brazil’s Northeast with global rhythms—that’s the mission of Orquestra Backstage. Formed in 2008 among a group of friends united by their love for diverse genres—from frevo, forró, and baião to reggae, rock, jazz, samba, Afrobeat, and blues—the band has carved a unique sonic identity.

Armed with their “matulão” (a traditional straw basket) overflowing with musical fusion, Backstage stormed the streets of Pernambuco’s Carnival, delivering a one-of-a-kind repertoire. At first, their 70s-inspired rock cascaded down Olinda’s hills dressed in frevo’s vibrant energy, rainbow umbrellas in hand. Crowds erupted, mesmerized by this new way to dance—the frevo-rock of Backstage.

The band became a bridge, connecting rock enthusiasts with Pernambuco’s street Carnival through electrifying interactivity. As their sound evolved, Afrobeat legends like Fela Kuti and Mulatu Astatke collided with the maracatu of Chico Science and Nação Zumbi, all woven into the fabric of Pernambuco’s frevo. Their goal isn’t just to reproduce music, but to ignite a dialogue between global sounds and the raw, pulsating rhythms of their homeland.

Composed of seasoned professionals who’ve shared stages with Brazil’s finest, Orquestra Backstage is now preparing to record an album of original music—fusing these influences into songs that make the crowd frever (a play on frevo + “to fervor”). Stay tuned: the world’s rhythms are about to dance like never before.

Instrumental Track:
“Sentido Figurado”
(Reggae / Frevo / Rock Fusion)

Composer:
Deco Trombone

Recorded at:
Estúdio Mundo Novo

Music Production, Mixing & Mastering:
Buguinha Dub

Executive Producer:
Cláudia Barros

Label:
Tropical Diaspora Records® Berlin

Musicians:

Nino Silva: Snare Drum (Caixa)
Rafa Almeida: Bass Drum (Surdo)
Eliabe Oliveira: Bass
Deco Trombone: Trombone
Alan: Trumpet
Anderson Oliveira: Trumpet
Mestre Jr.: Alto Sax
Valdemir Júnior: Tenor Sax
Henrique Santos: Pandeiro
Hermes Costa Neto: Photography

Special Thanks: Deco Trombone

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Tropical Diaspora Records®
10 years!