Brazil / S. America
 The
TanTan Page
- Continuing our love affair with
Brazilian instruments, we take a look at the history & techniques,
the ins and outs of this lightweight beauty with the luxurious low
end.
Also Related
: Patterns for TanTan - We show you video examples
of basic patterns for this exciting instrument, including Samba
based patterns, Partido Alto, and a couple of original ways to adapt
the drum for use in drum circle and North American pop based applications.
Oxiris
- A UK based Samba troupe -
About Jackson
Do Pandeiro
More
about Jackson Do Pandeiro
About
the Afro-blocos in Brazil - Historical
Samba
for Kids
Also very good:
Candombe: all about a rich Afro-Uruguayan rhythmic
tradition. Listen to this!
 This
website is a must see for lovers of South American rhythms.
Thanks to Producer Neil Weiss for the link. We're listening
to all the CDs now, and reviews are forthcoming, but it's
WAY serious rhythm.
Buy
"Candombe"
by Grupo Del Cuareim @ Amazon |
Listen
to capoeira music from capoeira.com
Visit www.capoeira.com
Percussionist Rafael
Pereira was born in Brazil but is
now based in Atlanta GA.
Afro-Peruvian Classics:
The Soul Of Black Peru
Our favorite album right now.
Lush, beautiful Peruvian music...with a refinement
and sophistication like few other musics.
Listen|
Buy it!
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| To learn about the
rhythm culture of Brazil, one must look into the Art of Capoeira.
Capoeira is a form of Martial Art practiced in Brazil, with
a spiritual outlook and roots in Africa and Colonial Brazil. It's
a fascinating history. For more, see
the
Brief
History of Capoeira
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Best traditional Capoeira CD:
Capoeira Angola
From Salvador
Brazil
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1996-2008 Eric Stuer