BANDA TERRÁQUEA
Salvador • Bahia • Brazil
Blues | Soul | Rhythm & Blues | Jazz | Afro-Bahian Music
Presentation
Banda Terráquea is a musical project led by American musician, songwriter, producer, and guitarist Lon Bové. The ensemble develops its own distinct musical language through the profound intersection of Blues, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and Jazz with foundational elements of Afro-Brazilian roots.
The band’s artistic identity is built upon a continuous dialogue between different traditions of Black music, seamlessly bridging African-American sonic heritages with the vast rhythmic and cultural tapestry of Bahia.
Featuring an original repertoire alongside powerful reinterpretations of classic blues, soul, and R&B, Banda Terráquea has carved out an acclaimed journey marked by performances in theaters, major festivals, cultural and eco-centric projects, national tours, radio and television broadcasts, and dynamic collaborations across generations.
Artistic Identity
The unique sound of Banda Terráquea is born from the convergence of:
Blues | Soul | Rhythm & Blues | Jazz | Funk | Afro-Bahian Music | Brazilian Music
The artistic concept establishes a definitive bridge between traditional blues and North American Black music frameworks and the rich cultural matrices present in Bahia.
This signature feature was prominently highlighted during the Fest Bossa & Jazz 2019 billing, which introduced Cacá Magalhães & Banda Terráquea as a premier act led by Lon Bové, masterfully fusing soul, jazz, and rhythm & blues with authentic Afro-Bahian grooves.
Chronological Timeline
2009 — First Records at Casa da Música
The documented history of Banda Terráquea dates back to the early touring years of Lon Bové’s musical project in Salvador. Official records from Casa da Música, located in the historic neighborhood of Itapuã, preserve foundational references to Banda Terráquea within its cultural programming. This era represents the initial phase of a journey that would officially consolidate in 2013.
2011 — Sarau de Itapuã (Casa da Música)
January 17, 2011
Banda Terráquea participated in the Sarau de Itapuã, hosted by Casa da Música in partnership with Independência Musical Associada (IMA). The archival assets list: Banda Terráquea, steered by Bluesman Lon Bové, featuring musicians:
- Lon Bové
- Giba Conceição
- Jayme Bokão
- Zito Moura
- Son Melo
- Luiz Rocha
The live performance was part of a cultural schedule dedicated to independent music production and intimate community showcases. (Source: Casa da Música — Sarau Archives).
2013 — Formation and Consolidation
2013 stands as the official benchmark year registered across global music platforms marking the formal establishment of Banda Terráquea. From this point forward, the project solidified its artistic presence in Salvador, launching a continuous trajectory of concerts, studio recordings, and large-scale cultural initiatives.
2014 — Live CD: Teatro SESI
Banda Terráquea recorded its first officially cataloged live album: CD Ao Vivo — Teatro SESI (2014). The record features nine tracks and documents a vital era of the band’s core live repertoire.
Tracklist:
- Possibilities
- Rainbows in the Dark
- Almost
- Samba Lakota
- Leave Your Gun at Home
- Real Bad Habit
- Honeysuckle Vine
- Tonelata Tchu Tchu
- Burnin’ Love
The album remains fully available across major digital streaming platforms. (Source: CD Ao Vivo Teatro SESI — Apple Music).
2015 — Music and Cultural Action
Banda Terráquea’s trajectory began incorporating prominent actions that directly linked live music performance, cultural heritage, and social engagement. The group’s artistic endeavors developed hand in hand with community-driven projects led by Lon Bové, grounding musical production within neighborhood social initiatives.
2016–2019 — Cacá Magalhães and a New Generation
During this period, Banda Terráquea highlighted the exceptional talent of young rising vocalist Cacá Magalhães, who joined the group early in her development. Her tenure earned massive critical acclaim, particularly through standout festival sets delivering fierce interpretations of standard repertoires by Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and other legendary icons of Black music. In 2019, major promotional press for Fest Bossa & Jazz featured Cacá Magalhães as Banda Terráquea’s frontwoman alongside co-leader Lon Bové.
2018 — Atitude Planeta VerDE
Teatro da Cidade — Salvador
Banda Terráquea headlined the second edition of the Atitude Planeta VerDE project on August 11, 2018, at the Teatro da Cidade in Salvador. The initiative creatively fused live music with environmental advocacy, addressing global conservation and water protection. The concert featured special guests:
- Eva Cavalcante
- SKAnibais
- Grupo Cultural Bagunçaço
- Coral Atitude Ver De Perto (comprising members of Bagunçaço and public school students from Colégio Pinto de Aguiar).
This initiative perfectly showcases the intersection of live entertainment, education, and ecological awareness embedded in Banda Terráquea’s history. (Source: A TARDE Newspaper — Atitude Planeta Verde).
2019 — Fest Bossa & Jazz
Pipa — Rio Grande do Norte
Headlining Fest Bossa & Jazz 2019 marked one of the most prominent milestones in Banda Terráquea’s national touring history. The band joined the premier lineup of the festival alongside standard-bearing Brazilian and international acts across jazz, blues, soul, R&B, and instrumental circuits.
- August 17, 2019: Cacá Magalhães & Banda Terráquea – 8:00 PM at Praça do Pescador.
- August 18, 2019: Cacá Magalhães & Banda Terráquea – 4:00 PM at Pipa Beach Club.
The festival’s official schedule documents both sets. The media also heavily covered their presence; official press clippings highlighted the group among the top confirmed headliners. Post-event coverage recorded definitive performance footage, noting that the edition drew over 25,000 festival attendees over four days. (Sources: Fest Bossa & Jazz — 2019 Schedule / Official Press Clippings).
2019 — Mosaico Baiano (TV Bahia / Globo)
February 16, 2019
Banda Terráquea was featured on the hit television program Mosaico Baiano on TV Bahia. Journalist Pablo Vasconcelos interviewed the band members for a special broadcast dedicated entirely to the group’s sonic roots and career trajectory, expanding their reach to broadcast television. (Sources: TV Bahia / Globoplay — Mosaico Baiano).
2019 — Radio Airplay and Catalog Rotation
Banda Terráquea’s records reached radio airplay across multiple regions outside their home state.
Rádio Univates: The breakout single “Get Yo Feet Back” by Cacá Magalhães & Banda Terráquea has been a staple of Rádio Univates’ programming. Documented in regular rotation since 2019, the track has maintained prolonged airplay through subsequent years, with verified tracking records spanning 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and current cycles in 2025.
2019 — Projeto TAMAR
Banda Terráquea performed at events tied to Projeto TAMAR (the renowned marine conservation organization), merging their live music output with educational efforts for sea turtle preservation. This ongoing relationship highlights the eco-centric focus embedded across Lon Bové and Banda Terráquea’s projects.
2020 — ÁGUA VIDA PURA VIDA (Studio Album)
March 2, 2020
Banda Terráquea released its full-length studio album: ÁGUA VIDA PURA VIDA. The record features 9 tracks and incorporates guest contributions from pop icon Saulo Fernandes and vocalist Rebecca Kemmer.
Tracklist:
- I Play the Blues (feat. Saulo & Rebecca Kemmer)
- Bernadine
- Leave Your Gun at Home
- Possibilities
- Rainbows in the Dark
- Let Me Be There
- Sunshine
- Burning Love
- Deu No Jornal (feat. Saulo)
The album stands as a definitive phonographic statement bridging American blues and soul roots with contemporary Brazilian songwriting. (Sources: ÁGUA VIDA PURA VIDA — Apple Music / Amazon Music).
2021 — Radio Rotation Continuity
Banda Terráquea’s presence remained locked in regional radio programming. “Get Yo Feet Back” continued showing strong catalog longevity, appearing across multiple broadcast editions of Rádio Univates throughout 2021.
2022 — Oxe É Jazz
Parque Costa Azul — Salvador
September 17, 2022: Banda Terráquea joined the official billing for the second edition of the Oxe É Jazz festival at Parque Costa Azul. Taking the stage for a prime-time slot at 8:00 PM right after Joatan Nascimento & Banda Base, the ensemble performed for an audience built around elite jazz, blues, and soul contemporary acts. The press highlighted the band as a powerhouse outfit led by American guitarist, vocalist, and composer Lon Bové. (Source: iBahia — Oxe É Jazz 2022).
2023 — Jazz na Avenida (Quintas Especiais)
July 27, 2023 — Salvador
Banda Terráquea headlined the prestigious Quintas Especiais series hosted by the landmark institution Jazz na Avenida. The concert delivered the band’s signature multi-genre arrangements to a specialized audience. Festival organizers officially described Banda Terráquea as an established benchmark within Bahia’s jazz and instrumental circuits, founded in Salvador in 2013 by initiative of Lon Bové. (Source: Jazz na Avenida — Banda Terráquea Profile).
2024 — Samba & Blues
Teatro da Cidade — Salvador
August 17, 2024: Banda Terráquea presented its curated theatrical show Samba & Blues at Teatro da Cidade. The concept deepened the dialogue between traditional American blues patterns and Afro-Brazilian syncopations, featuring a historic collaboration with the legendary As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã (officially recognized as an intangible Cultural Heritage of Bahia).
The landmark concert marked the live release of Samba da Liberdade, an original composition co-written by Lon Bové and Zé Maurício Bittencourt.
On-stage Personnel:
Lon Bové (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Gabriel Bové (Vocals), Angela Velloso (Vocals), Ivanzinho Pacapuco (Percussion), Victor Brasil (Drums), Marcelo Rocha (Bass), Isaías Rabelo (Keyboards), Luiz Rocha (Harmonica), João Teoria (Trumpet), Nilton Azevedo (Saxophone), and Gilmar Chaves (Trombone). (Source: Samba & Blues — Teatro da Cidade Event Records).
2024 — Samba da Liberdade (Audiovisual Release)
The artistic partnership with As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã led to a major audiovisual release for the single “Samba da Liberdade”. The official video showcases Banda Terráquea capturing the live energy alongside the historic vocal collective, joining two distinct yet complementary generations of Black music produced in Bahia. (Source: Banda Terráquea — Samba da Liberdade feat. Ganhadeiras de Itapuã).
2024 — Fluxos da Vida
Espaço Xisto Bahia — Salvador
November 13, 2024: Banda Terráquea brought its multi-disciplinary show Fluxos da Vida to Espaço Xisto Bahia, once again featuring As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã. Backed by the official state culture frameworks under the Lei Paulo Gustavo, the project integrated performance art, heritage archiving, and free community masterclasses. (Source: SECULT Bahia — Official Cultural Programming).
2025 — New Original Recording Era
Starting in 2025, Banda Terráquea expanded its digital catalog with a sequential rollout of master singles building toward a new full-length record cycle. The rolling drops include refreshed arrangements for: Paraiso, Conde de Monte Santo, Possibilities, Leave Your Gun at Home, and Rainbows in the Dark, all logged on their official streaming directories. (Source: Banda Terráquea — Spotify Verification).
2025 — Vozes da Terra
Teatro Gamboa — Salvador
November 29, 2025: The group debuted its specialized concert show Vozes da Terra — Gabriel & Angela at Teatro Gamboa. Showcasing a refined artistic configuration centering on lead vocalists Gabriel Bové and Angela Velloso, the set marked the live drop for the standalone solo singles “Estranhos” (Angela Velloso) and “Conde de Monte Santo” (Gabriel Bové). The event was simultaneously live-streamed globally on YouTube. (Source: Teatro Gamboa — November Archives).
2026 — Lisbon, Portugal (International Tour)
Tasca das Artes — Lisbon
July 5, 2026: Banda Terráquea executed its landmark debut European performance in Lisbon, Portugal, presenting their distinct Afro-Brazilian Blues & Soul blend to international crowds. Billing the show as “Banda Terráquea — Blues and Soul” at Tasca das Artes at 6:30 PM, the tour milestone marked a major step in their global footprint, bridging Salvador-produced instrumentation with European audiences. (Sources: Tasca das Artes — Live Schedules / Official Instagram Records).
2026 — Spaceship Earth (Current Record Cycle)
In 2026, Banda Terráquea entered a major recording chapter with the launch of its new focal album: SPACESHIP EARTH. The new cycle anchors their current original catalog and re-imagines historic live tracks into studio formats.
Active chart singles associated with the current era include: Deixa Lá, I Play The Blues, Bernadine, Deu No Jornal, Sunshine, Paraiso, Conde de Monte Santo, Leave Your Gun At Home, Possibilities, and Rainbows In The Dark. The complete discography is distributed worldwide. (Sources: SPACESHIP EARTH — Spotify Directory / Apple Music Artist Profile).
Discography
- 2014 — CD Ao Vivo: Teatro SESI: First consolidated live album document.
- 2020 — Água Vida Pura Vida: Full-length studio record featuring Saulo Fernandes and Rebecca Kemmer.
- 2024 — Samba da Liberdade (Single): Featuring the legendary As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã.
- 2025–2026 — The Master Singles Era: Sequential drops including Paraiso, Conde de Monte Santo, Leave Your Gun At Home, Possibilities, Rainbows In The Dark, Deixa Lá, I Play The Blues, Bernadine, Deu No Jornal, and Sunshine.
- 2026 — Spaceship Earth (Studio Album): The new focal studio album.
Festivals & Tour Circuits
- Fest Bossa & Jazz (Pipa, Rio Grande do Norte) – 2019
- Oxe É Jazz (Parque Costa Azul, Salvador) – 2022
- Jazz na Avenida (Salvador, Bahia) – 2023
Television & Broadcast Media
- Mosaico Baiano — TV Bahia (Globo Affiliate): Feature television broadcast and crew interviews conducted by broadcast journalist Pablo Vasconcelos.
Radio Airplay Directories
- Rádio Univates: Continuous airplay catalog rotation for the single “Get Yo Feet Back” since 2019.
- Cardeal FM: Regular tracking rotation logged via official network channels.
- Rádio Caiana: Dedicated archival tracking of original materials by Lon Bové and Banda Terráquea.
Integrated Cultural Projects
- Atitude Planeta VerDE: Multi-disciplinary concert engine pairing live arts with ecological awareness.
- Água Vida Pura Vida: Studio recording and multimedia project mapping conservation, clean water access, and environmental protection.
- Samba & Blues: High-level performance concept bridging American R&B traditions with Afro-Brazilian root syncopations alongside As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã.
- Fluxos da Vida: State-backed theater circuit linking live performance with public masterclasses.
- Radio Terra Project: The non-profit foundational engine focused on providing open-access, tuition-free digital music education globally.
Artistic Collaborations
Saulo Fernandes, Rebecca Kemmer, As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, Cacá Magalhães, Gabriel Bové, Angela Velloso, Janis Dominique, Eva Cavalcante, Giba Conceição, Jayme Bokão, Luiz Rocha, among other elite instrumentalists of the Bahian scene.
Artistic Direction
Lon Bové
Founder • Guitarist • Lead Vocalist • Songwriter • Producer • Artistic Director
Lon Bové is an American musician based in Bahia and the primary force shaping Banda Terráquea’s sonic legacy. His path builds a definitive bridge between American Black music traditions and the rhythmic depth of Salvador. At the helm of Banda Terráquea, he masterfully integrates elite musical curation, cultural archiving, community education, and global eco-centric initiatives. Official platform data tracks his artistic credentials to 9 Grammy nominations.
Performance Formats
Banda Terráquea delivers a high-energy live performance built upon:
Blues • Soul • Rhythm & Blues • Jazz • Funk • Afro-Bahian Grooves
Curatorial Value for Festival Talent Buyers
- Distinct Identity: A compelling musical voice bridging authentic American R&B and blues structures with raw Afro-Brazilian percussive heritages.
- Proven Trajectory: Over a decade of verified tour performance records, with archival concert roots predating their formal 2013 launch.
- Touring Footprint: Successful tour execution outside their home base, including premier appearances drawing crowds up to 25,000 attendees (Fest Bossa & Jazz) and international tour sets in Europe (Lisbon).
- Elite Stage Command: Refined live performance background tested across theaters, large public festival stages, and historic jazz clubs.
- Robust Original Catalog: A continuous discography culminating in the active worldwide album deployment of Spaceship Earth.
- Cultural Representation: A unique project built in Salvador, representing authentic cross-cultural Black musical heritage archiving.
- Generational Mentorship: An ensemble dedicated to fostering and highlighting rising vanguard talents alongside veteran session masters.
Premier Venues & Stages
- Casa da Música (Salvador, BA)
- Teatro SESI (Salvador, BA)
- Teatro da Cidade (Salvador, BA)
- Espaço Xisto Bahia (Salvador, BA)
- Teatro Gamboa (Salvador, BA)
- Jazz na Avenida (Salvador, BA)
- Parque Costa Azul (Salvador, BA)
- Fest Bossa & Jazz (Pipa, RN)
- Projeto TAMAR Stages (Praia do Forte, BA)
Industry Directories & Links
- Music: Banda Terráquea on Spotify / Banda Terráquea on Apple Music
- Video: Official YouTube Directory / Samba da Liberdade Live Video
- Social Channels: Instagram @bandaterraquea / Official Facebook Page
- Broadcast Features: TV Bahia Mosaico Baiano Feature
- Social Impact: The Radio Terra Project Digital Platform
Official Electronic Press Kit (EPK) Release
Banda Terráquea, hailing from Salvador, Bahia, is an acclaimed musical collective steered by American guitarist, songwriter, producer, and lead vocalist Lon Bové. The ensemble delivers a distinct signature sound that masterfully intersects traditional blues, soul, Rhythm & Blues, and jazz with the powerful ancestral matrices of Afro-Brazilian roots.
Formally established in 2013 with documented archival roots stretching back to 2009, the band has built a distinguished touring trajectory marked by premier bookings across theaters, world music festivals, and high-impact eco-cultural projects. Headline milestones include standout billings at Fest Bossa & Jazz (Pipa/RN), Oxe É Jazz (Salvador), Jazz na Avenida, and hit broadcasts on TV Bahia’s Mosaico Baiano.
Their integrated social and eco-centric blueprints drive acclaimed multimedia projects such as Atitude Planeta VerDE, Água Vida Pura Vida, Samba & Blues, and Fluxos da Vida. The band’s extensive catalog includes their breakout Live at Teatro SESI album, the Água Vida Pura Vida studio LP, the historic Samba da Liberdade audiovisual single featuring the award-winning cultural group As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, and their active focal worldwide album cycle, Spaceship Earth. Banda Terráquea remains an industry benchmark for cross-cultural Black musical heritage archiving, crafting a sophisticated, contemporary language from the heart of Salvador to the world.
Technical & Artistic Profile (Rider Billing)
- Ensemble Name: Banda Terráquea
- Origin: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Formal Establishment: 2013
- Artistic Direction: Lon Bové
- Genres: Blues • Soul • Rhythm & Blues • Jazz • Funk • Afro-Bahian Grooves
- Performance Formats: Main Stage Festivals • Theaters • Cultural Centers • Educational Masterclasses • Studio Recordings
- Current Record Cycle: Spaceship Earth (2026 Studio LP)
- Home Base: Salvador, Bahia
- Country: Brazil
