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
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
