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AÍXA BAND–HISTORICAL BACKGROUND


The Aíxa Band was formed in January 2003 by the musical producer, arranger, composer, guitar player and singer, Eduardo Filizzola. He  started dancing Brazilian Zouk  around the year 2000, when he fell in love with the dance and its rhythm. In 2002, he wrote the song “Pra Ficar”, which was conceived in the Zouk rhythm and later on inspired the formation of the Aíxa Band. To acomplish this new project, Filizzola put together his experience as a musical producer and his knowledge about Zouk that he acquired by listening to the rhythm almost every day. As an active MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) musician, Filizzola chose to keep focused on his MPB work and stay off the leading vocals. Even though he preferred to hire other artists and focus on being a musical producer, he is the author of most of the songs and musical arrangements. He also takes part in the recording sessions by singing, playing both acoustic and electric guitar and sequencing the electronic recording of all other instruments. Therefore, he is in full charge of all the recording process.


THE NAME

Aíxa is an Arabian name for women meaning  “sovereign woman”.  It is also the name of a Cheb Khaled’s famous song, which has many Zouk versions and has been played at Zouk dances all over the world for years. Eduardo and Mariana Filizzola have written a portuguese version of the song that is also included in the band’s repertoire.

THE BRAZILIAN ZOUK TO THE WORLD


The Aíxa Band, playing an electronic Zouk similar to the one that is played at the dance floors all over the world, has been quickly accepted by the DJ’s and the Zouk fans not only in Brazil but in Europe as well. In a very short period of time Aíxa Band has become the most famous Brazilian zouk band. The Brazilian Zouk Style is marked  by the strong use of electric and acoustic guitars, in melodies and lyrics, reminding the classics of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB). Aixa’s repertoire includes songs of song by Djavan, Hebert Viana and other world-wide recognized musicians.

 

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