Trio parada dura is a Brazilian band and an important part of the success of sertaneja(Brazilian country) music. After being on the hit parade with various songs, they had a smash hit in 1986 with As Andorinhas. With almost 30 years on the Brazilian sertaneja scene, Trio Parada Dura is a benchmark for the musicians and fans of the genre. With no less than 10 gold records and 3 platinum records to their name, the trio built their personality on a foundation of irreverent lyrics, music with great public appeal, and a surprising production level.