Before their legendary stint as the core of band, and before their respective solo careers, the duo Arlindo & Sombrinha formed a partnership that produced some of the most cherished albums in Brazilian music. Their work is a masterclass in melody, harmony, and the "partido alto" spirit.
For new listeners, begin with the 1986 Ao Vai album, then jump to the live 2001 Ao Vivo to feel the true energy of this legendary duo.
Their six albums (including compilations) document the evolution of a songwriting partnership that gave Brazil some of its most singable melodies. If you listen from Ao Vai (1986) to Na Palma da Mão (2002), you hear two friends mastering the art of making complex rhythm feel like a relaxed Sunday afternoon.
When discussing the golden era of pagode — the softer, more romantic and rhythmic evolution of traditional samba that blossomed in Rio de Janeiro’s suburban quadras (courtyards) in the 1980s and 90s — two names stand as pillars: Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha .
Discografia Completa Arlindo Cruz E Sombrinha · Plus
Before their legendary stint as the core of band, and before their respective solo careers, the duo Arlindo & Sombrinha formed a partnership that produced some of the most cherished albums in Brazilian music. Their work is a masterclass in melody, harmony, and the "partido alto" spirit.
For new listeners, begin with the 1986 Ao Vai album, then jump to the live 2001 Ao Vivo to feel the true energy of this legendary duo.
Their six albums (including compilations) document the evolution of a songwriting partnership that gave Brazil some of its most singable melodies. If you listen from Ao Vai (1986) to Na Palma da Mão (2002), you hear two friends mastering the art of making complex rhythm feel like a relaxed Sunday afternoon.
When discussing the golden era of pagode — the softer, more romantic and rhythmic evolution of traditional samba that blossomed in Rio de Janeiro’s suburban quadras (courtyards) in the 1980s and 90s — two names stand as pillars: Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha .
