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Brazilian percussion - batucada

“Incomparable musical dynamism with its irresistible Brazilian rhythms”

 

 

 

 brazilian percussion

Musicians in costume just like at the Rio or Salvador Carnival.

 

All of the percussion instruments form a Bateria

Which beat=BATUCADA in Brazilian, form the heart of a Carnival parade and steadies the pace of the dancers.

 

A mix of contagious rhythms, which always heighten the
atmosphere of parties and parades.

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Instruments used: surdos, snare drums, repiniques, cuicas, chocalhos, tarols, whistles.

Possible formations: between 6 and 20 musicians in costume.

 

 

 

 

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