- country:New Zealand
- region:South Pacific
- style(s):Global Fusion, Global Beats
- label:Riot Music Ltd (NZ)
- type:Band
- gender:male
- instrumentation:instrumental, vocal, percussion
- artist posted by:Grafiti Entertainment Ltd
Line up
- Alex Urlich (Bass)
- Darryn Sigley (Percussion)
- Felipe Simonetto (Guitar / Vox)
- Finn Scholes (Trumpet)
- James Hughes (Percussion)
- Jono Sawyer (Drums)
- Paaka Davis (MC)
- Richie Setford (Guitar / Vox)
- Thabani Gapara (Saxophone)
Links
Batucada Sound Machine's reputation is unquestionably in their live performance. The band thrives in a festive atmosphere and is renowned for getting crowds moving whether they are performing in Europe, Asia or Oceania. The band's percussion-heavy rhythm section, blazin horns, chunky guitars, and soulful vocals all fuse effortlessly - to intertwine Brazilian, funk, hip-hop, afro-beat and Pacific-soul influences.
BSM have captivated audiences at countless well-respected events around the world; including Montreux Jazz Festival, Womad, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sziget Festival, EXIT Festival, Larmer Tree Festival and Jarasum International Jazz Festival and many, many more...
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"WHEN A BAND CAUSES THE AUDIENCE TO STAMP THEIR FEET FOR AN ENCORE... AFTER THEY JUST PLAYED THE ENCORE, IT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS THEIR PERFORMANCE WAS SHIT-HOT..."
Raciroo, Perth Festival review, Faster Louder