The Brazilian band Pixote have now enjoyed over 25 years as a band playing in
the traditional 'pagode' style. They were discovered in 1993 whilst still school
children, the youngest player being just seven-years-old, performing in a square
in São Paulo and were subsequently signed to the Zimbabwe record label. Within
the space of seven years they went from being completely unknown to become
household names with a fan base throughout Brazil. The band began life as a
seven-piece but over the years various members have left to pursue separate
careers in music leaving behind just thr...