Pericles and Sorriso Maroto

Formed in Grajau in 1997, the Rio de Janeiro pagode group Sorriso Maroto features Bruno, Sergio, Cris, Vini, and Fred. Known for millions of sales, hit albums, and major collaborations, the Latin Grammy-winning band blends samba and pagode styles.

Péricles Aparecido Fonseca de Faria, born in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, is a renowned singer, composer, and instrumentalist of pagode, a subgenre of samba. Formerly the vocalist of Exaltasamba, he launched a successful solo career. Known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, his album "Em Sua Direção" earned a Latin Grammy nomination. He is celebrated for fusing classic samba rhythms with contemporary influences.