A folkloric percussion ensemble blending indigenous, African, and Portuguese traditions since 1996.
For a good sense of their sound, try 'Garapa de Passarim' or 'Num Trovejo de Vontade (chuva)'. Both show what they do with rhythm.
They formed in the remote Cariris Velhos mountains, working with the instruments and traditions they found there. Their sound comes through in songs like 'Garapa de Passarim' and 'Num Trovejo de Vontade (chuva)', where the rhythmic approach feels both specific and lived-in. It's music that grew from a particular place.
The group started in 1996, putting out their first album in 2000. They followed with 'Culé de Mexê Dôce' in 2002 and 'Roda de Zabumba' in 2005. Core members have included Zé da Cuíca on cuíca, Novinho do Acordeon on accordion, and Pedro do Zabumba on zabumba.
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