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.