In 1950:
Edson França
Paulo Gilvan
Joãozinho

In 1965:
Paulo Gilvan
Joãozinho
Toni

Since 1980:
Paulo Gilvan
Joãozinho
Edilson Andrade

Vocal and instrumental group, formed in Natal/RN, in 1950, by Edison Reis de França - Edinho (born in Natal/RN, Mar 14,1930; died in 1965, Rio de Janeiro em 1965); Paulo Gilvan Duarte Bezerril - Paulo Gilvan (Recife/PE, Oct 20,1930); and João da Costa Neto - Joãozinho (Natal/RN, Feb, 2/1930).
Instruments: Edinho, guitar; Paulo Gilvan, afoxé; Joãozinho, tantã.
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