{"id":497,"date":"2026-02-06T21:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pegadadegorila.com\/services\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:09:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:09:18","slug":"press-kit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pegadadegorila.com\/en\/press-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Founded in 2007 in Itaim Paulista, in the East Zone of S\u00e3o Paulo, Pegada de Gorila is a samba and choro group whose trajectory is built on collective practice, rhythmic strength, and a deep connection to its territory. Born out of community rodas, the group has developed a continuous body of work that brings together live performance, touring, and original projects, keeping samba as a living language, memory in motion, and a collective form of expression.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tLearn More\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tPegada de Gorila\t<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n\t\tAnderson Borba\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vocals & Artistic Direction<\/h6>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tAnderson Borba is a musician with over 15 years of experience in the S\u00e3o Paulo samba circuit. A founding member of Pegada de Gorila, he serves as the group\u2019s Artistic Director. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with artists such as Royce do Cavaco, Reinaldo Pr\u00edncipe do Pagode, Almirzinho, Marquinhos Sensa\u00e7\u00e3o, and Carica. He also works in the field of recorded audio and runs his own recording studio.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tEmerson Bernardes\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tCavaquinho & Music Education\t<\/h6>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tEmerson Bernardes is a founding member of Pegada de Gorila. He began his musical studies in 2003 under the guidance of Luizinho 7 Cordas and continued his training at the Universidade Livre de M\u00fasica (Tom Jobim). He has worked as a music educator at Escola Sanuza and SESC Guarulhos, combining performance and education. His career includes appearances on the TV program Ensaio (TV Cultura) and international tours in Spain, Russia, and Argentina. Ensaio<\/em> (TV Cultura) acompanhando nomes como Velha Guarda do Imp\u00e9rio Serrano, Roberto Silva e M\u00e1rio S\u00e9rgio. Realizou turn\u00eas internacionais pela Espanha e R\u00fassia, al\u00e9m de apresenta\u00e7\u00f5es na Argentina.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tKoka Pereira\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tGeneral Percussion\t<\/h6>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tKoka Pereira is a musician active since 1987, with a career rooted in carnival groups and samba school drum sections. He has served as drum director for the samba schools Vamo Que Vamo and Unidos de Santa B\u00e1rbara and has worked as a music educator in projects such as CEDECA, CEU Curu\u00e7\u00e1, and Projeto Barrac\u00e3o. Throughout his artistic trajectory, he has collaborated with masters including Wilson Moreira, Ney Lopes, Moacyr Luz, Monarco, and Dudu Nobre. He has also been a member of groups such as Regional Sarravulho and Inimigos do Batente.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tMarcelo Ramos\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tPercussion\t<\/h6>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tMarcelo Ramos began his musical journey in family samba circles during his childhood. At the age of 14, he joined the group Zimbas and, in 2004, became a member of the band Cl\u00ednica Geral, led by Almir Guineto. He worked for 12 years as a supporting musician with Grupo Reden\u00e7\u00e3o at Bar Mangueira (Pinheiros). Throughout his career, he has accompanied artists such as Royce do Cavaco, Monarco, Mauro Diniz, Dudu Nobre, M\u00e1rio S\u00e9rgio, and Xande de Pilares.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tMarcelinho Monserrat\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

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\n\t\tMarcelinho Monserrat is a founding member of Pegada de Gorila and holds a degree in Music from Faculdade Carlos Gomes. He studied under Dino 7 Cordas and worked as producer and arranger of the instrumental album O Rel\u00f3gio, by Conjunto Regional Lua de Prata. His career includes extensive international touring throughout Europe alongside artists such as Altamiro Carrilho, Clementina de Jesus, Almir Guineto, and Nelson Sargento. He has also collaborated with Bezerra da Silva and Zeca Pagodinho, among others. O Rel\u00f3gio<\/em>, do Conjunto Regional Lua de Prata. Realizou turn\u00eas pela Europa acompanhando nomes como Altamiro Carrilho, Clementina de Jesus, Almir Guineto, Nelson Sargento, Bezerra da Silva e Zeca Pagodinho, entre outros.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tPorkinho Trindade\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

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\n\t\tPorkinho Trindade began his musical career at the age of 12 with the percussion group Toque do Gueto. He worked with the CEDECA Percussion Group and participated in the Afro Brasil Festival at Parque Ibirapuera. Throughout his trajectory, he has accompanied artists such as Biro do Cavaco, M\u00e1rio S\u00e9rgio, Cl\u00e9ber Augusto, and Royce do Cavaco. He is a founding member of Pegada de Gorila and was also part of the group RG Samba.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tSamuel Marques\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

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\n\t\tSamuel Marques studied trombone at the Universidade Livre de M\u00fasica (Tom Jobim) under the guidance of Raul de Souza. He has performed with the Big Band of the Escola Municipal de M\u00fasica and the Orquestra Jovem Tom Jobim, conducted by Roberto Sion. His professional experience includes work with the Orquestra de Samba e Choro de S\u00e3o Mateus and the Orquestra Jazz Sinf\u00f4nica de Diadema. He also performed at the Montreux Festival (Switzerland, 2011) and has worked as a freelance musician on recordings, including the DVD by Banda Black Rio.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tMonthly Events\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tPap\u00e1 do Pegada\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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O Pap\u00e1 do Pegada<\/strong> Held monthly, the project brings together invited artists from the samba and choro scenes in an open roda format, where repertoire, improvisation, and exchange between musicians and audience shape a shared live experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than an event, it affirms samba as a cultural practice in motion, strengthening community ties and fostering intergenerational dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O Pap\u00e1 do Pegada<\/strong> . .<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pegada in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Photographic records of performances, samba circles, backstage moments, and gatherings, highlighting the stage presence, the relationship with the audience, and the circulation of Pegada de Gorila across different cultural contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DISCOGRAPHY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Divina Can\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> (2019)
Debut album, launched at Beco do Rato (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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