The trio Saracotia was formed in 2008 by musicians Rafael Marques (10-string mandolin), Rodrigo Samico (7-string guitar), and Márcio Silva (drums) after they first came together to accompany Italian singer Cristina Benvenutti. Born in Recife (Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil), the musicians draw from both local and international influences, resulting in an inventive and uniquely Brazilian sound….
