BANDS PLAYING AT SOUTHERN CROSS

BRAZEALAND

performs a variety of traditional Brazilian rhythms, including Samba, Forro, Frevo, Baiao, Xote, Coco, Ciranda, Maracatu and Marchinhas. Specially for “Live Brazil” the band is preparing a Carmen Miranda show with local special guests. www.brazealand.blogspot.com

ZIRIGIDUM

is a 10 piece band who mix juicy Brazilian rhythms such as samba-rock, samba reggae, maracatu and timbalada add some ska and drum'n'bass with Kiwi goodness to create a flavour all their own. They play original music along with some well known Brazilian covers in Portuguese.

RODA DE SAMBA

is a popular event in Brazil, where a group of musicians gather in a circle to play samba, one of the most famous Brazilian rhythms. This Wellington band is made up of 5 Kiwis and Brazilians musicians and reproduces the smooth and cool atmosphere of a traditional Roda. http://www.rodadesambanz.blogspot.com/

SAMBALADA FUNK

plays the most pop Brazilian tunes in a funk beat. Elaine Abras sings and plays guitar with a jazzy background. In Samba funk she is playing beside Darryn Sigley on drums, Carlos Navarrete on percussion and Paul Moncey on bass.

CLUBE DO CHORO

Love of music brought together a group of friends from Brazil, France and Aotearoa to explore the first genuine Brazilian rhythm, "Choro". Dating from late 19th century, “Choro” pre-dates Samba and Bossa Nova, and is a Brazilian fusion of European music and African influenced rhythms. Clube do Choro interprets this original music style and puts its spin into some of the great Brazilian classics.

WELLINGTON BATUCADA

is a community percussion group, with around 80 members, which brings the flamboyant world of Samba from Brazil to Wellington. Originally formed in 2001, the group has been invited to perform at many parades and festivals in NZ contributing to the cultural scene through the sound, colour and energy of the Brazilian rhythms.

FUNKY JUNK

is a community percussion group with a strong focus on reuse and recycling. Their instruments are constructed from rubbish and discarded materials. They play many different rhythms from Bahia, the strongest drum's state in Brazil.

BOBBY BRAZUCA

known as the Ambassador for Brazilian Music in New Zealand Bobby Brazuka has been sharing his culture with Aotearoa through music, art and coffee for the last eight years. Mixing Brazilian Funk, Samba and Bossa with Soul, Jazz and Hip Hop Brazuka's styles have been assets to the New Zealand Scene. Hitting the airwaves both at George Fm (Sundays 6-8) and Base Fm (Fridays 10-12) Bobby keeps working hard in what he calls a process of education of Brazilian Music and Culture here in NZ.