Raça Negra is a Brazilian samba and pagode group formed in 1983 in the Vila
Nhocuné neighborhood of São Paulo. The group, led by vocalist Luiz Carlos, began
in the peripheral areas of São Paulo as a trio and expanded to seven members by
the time they recorded their eponymous first album in 1991. Known for their
romantic style of samba and pagode, Raça Negra played a pivotal role in
popularizing this genre in the early 1990s. The group's debut album included the
hit "Caroline," which garnered significant attention and led to numerous
television appearances. Their subsequent albums...