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# R&B
Melanina Carioca is a carioca funk group, formed in the capital of Rio de Janeiro, on the hill of Vidigal, in 2009. Originally the group was formed by David dos Santos, Jefferson Brasil (JB), Jonathan Azevedo, Jonathan Haagensen, Luiz Otavio, Marcello Melo, Micael Borges, Roberta Rodrigues and Roberta Santiago. Currently, after some reformulations, the group has as members Jonathan Haagensen - the only remaining original member - Arnaldo Junior, Carol Morena and Phellipe Haagensen. (From Wikipedia)
Direct from Vidigal in Rio de Janeiro, the group takes to the stage an immersive mix of hip hop, funk carioca, sambalanço, pagode and MPB. Union of rhythms that grew and shaped each of the more than 20 monthly shows from North to South of Brazil, marked by much interaction between artists and the public. (From Wikipedia)