Immemorial is an eco-cultural art project exploring the bond between human expression and natural world. Combining elements of documentary, narrative and essay film, this audiovisual portrait series investigates the environment of the Americas and the memories of the... Read Article
If you want to see what a cultural, social and generational creative community looks, feels and sounds like, then dive right into this fantastic film. Samba & Jazz tells the stories of what it means to be part... Read Article
Nation Beat‘s ability to meld American and Brazilian roots music seamlessly has never been as evident as on their latest EP, Carnival Caravan, a simmering summer-ready release which sees the Brooklyn-based group – led by maracatu master percussionist... Read Article
Between Central Park Summerstage, the Latin American Music Conference, and New York City being a fantastic place to watch live music year round, really, this summer is teeming with opportunities to see some of the most interesting Latin... Read Article
We’re big fans of Nation Beat and their mix of New Orleans gristle and Maracatu heartbeat, so we were pretty chuffed to see this video of the title song from their album Growing Stone:
Growing Stone begins with the maracatu meets New Orleans energy of “Puxa O Boi”, which with it’s funky guitars comes across as a pacified Chico Science e Nacao Zumbi. It’s followed by “Bicu De Lambu” which plays forró... Read Article
Nation Beat are a due based in the US who combine maracatu (and other rhythms from northeast Brazil) with styles from America’s deep south; cajun music, zydeco, country. It may sound like an incongruous mix, but it works.... Read Article
