É o Tchan! is a popular pagode band from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil that started in 1992.Originally called Gera Samba, they exploded onto the scene with their hit single Segura o Tchan. Their first album, called É o Tchan (1995), sold triple platinum. After legal problems, the name of the band changed from Gera Samba to É o Tchan and with this name, they released the album Na Cabeça e na Cintura (In the Head and In the Waist).
The group became popular because of the combination of catchy music and simple lyrics, with choreography performed by two dancers, a blonde (loira do Tchan) and a brunette (morena do Tchan).