Founded in 1942 by Ismael Netto, Os Cariocas is known for their elaborate arrangements of four or five voices. After their 1957 recording, "Chega de Saudade", they became the most representative vocal group of
bossa nova. First personnel:
Ismael Netto
Severino Filho
Ari Mesquita
Salvador
Tarquínio First Official group:
Ismael Netto
Severino Filho
Badeco
Waldir Viviani
Quartera Second:
Hortensia Silva
Severino Filho
Badeco
Waldir Viviani
Quartera Third:
Severino Filho
Badeco