Sorriso Maroto was formed in 2000 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their debut album, "Sorriso Maroto," was released in 2001 and introduced their blend of pagode, samba, and Brazilian rhythms. The album received moderate success, but it laid the foundation for their future endeavors.
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The band, formed in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, is known for its romantic lyrics and a sound that blends traditional pagode instruments with pop ballads. Their discography is generally divided into two eras: the (vocals) and the Diogo Nogueira era (vocals).