In 1998, the band Falamansa was formed solely to participate in a university festival, winning second place with "Asas" (Ricardo Cruz, Tato). In fact, Tato registered his song with the organizers and gave the name Falamansa as the supporting band, though it wasn't formed yet. It was only then that he invited Deizinho and Alemão, along with a flutist and bassist (who would stay only for a while), and they formed Falamansa. A little later, the band was joined by Josivaldo Leite, Waldir do Acordeon (who had already played with Osvaldinho do Acordeon), and Jorge de Altinho. After ...