in 2004 the banda de ipanema was officially recognized as part of the city's cultural heritage - after gaining a cult following during its formative years, the band first made a real impression when they sung their opening song for the first time, now a well documented historical event.

this march went along the streets of rio de janeiro, singing the cryptic motto 'yolhesman crisbelles' which, despite not actually meaning anything, still ruffled the feathers of those in power.