Formed in 2012, this group is a masterclass in cross-cultural fusion. The band is a meeting of three distinct musical worlds:

Released on their debut album Na Estrada (2016), "Avec Elle" is often described as . While traditional forró lyrics often dwell on the harsh life of the dry Sertão (backlands) or the pain of migration, "Avec Elle" pivots toward a cinematic, European-style romance.

If you have ever found yourself caught in the hypnotic, syncopated rhythm of a Brazilian forró club, you know the music is less about a performance and more about a shared breath. But what happens when you take that earthy, Northeast Brazilian heat and cool it down with a splash of French nostalgia? You get (With Her), a standout track from the trio Bel Air de Forró . Who is Bel Air de Forró?

A São Paulo-born percussionist known for "surgical precision" on the zabumba (bass drum). The Magic of "Avec Elle"