EL EFECTO

El Efecto biography
Founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2002

El Efecto is a staple of the Rio de Janeiro progressive music scene. Formed in 2002, El Efecto's early releases had an edgy rock orientation that would evolve over time to incorporate a broad spectrum of styles, from traditional latin folk, to jazz-laced dance grooves, to heavy riffed metallic guitar rock. Aside from the core group that plays the standard set of rock instruments, El Efecto frequently uses an army of guest musicians playing a broad assortment strings and wind instruments to further diversify the musical canvas. Their edgy roots are exemplified in sociopolitical lyrical content that is delivered in both serious and humorous tones. While best known within the progressive community, the band has additionally received recognition and award nomination in the general Brazil music scene.

NOTE: Not to be confounded with the Chilean band EFECTO