Fred do Leme

Fred do Leme is the president of the Banda do Leme, a carnival group that was inspired by the Banda de Ipanema. He has been vocal about the challenges facing street bands, predicting their decline due to factors like urban crowding and municipal neglect, but his own band faced extinction in 2011. Despite these challenges, the Banda de Ipanema has endured, showcasing the resilience of cultural traditions in Rio de Janeiro.