A Bahian collective that layers traditional rhythms with electronic production for danceable tracks.
For a good sense of their approach, try 'Arapuca' or 'Jah Jah Revolta pt 2'. They're both built from that same percussive foundation.
They take candomblé drumming and other Bahian rhythms and run them through electronic production, creating something that works on festival stages from Coachella to Glastonbury. Songs like 'Miçanga' show how they keep the groove straightforward while that mix does its thing. Their 2014 collaboration with Manu Chao on 'Sulamericano' helped spread their sound across Latin America.
They formed in Salvador in 2009 around frontman Russo Passapusso. Their self-titled debut came out in 2014, followed by albums like 'Duas Cidades' in 2016 and 'Oxeame' in 2022.
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