instruments from bass guitars to traditional agogôs are used to create an incredibly unique sound.

the band attracts massive crowds, as a result the location of their performances during carnival had to be moved from the south side of the city to central rio, where there are larger areas to accommodate the 500,000 or more fans that gather to dance and have fun.

originally a relatively small block, monobloco's rise to fame was rapid having first started out as a series of percussion workshops, run by pedro luís e a parede (plap).