they initially formed in 2008 after a group of like-minded musicians got together, all of whom played in various street bands at one time or another.

they decided that playing once a year during rio's carnival was not enough so performances continue to thrill audiences all year round.

orquestra voadora's ability to cover a broad range of musical styles means that the band is not limited to playing traditional marchinhas de carnival, which makes them appeal to a wider audience.