Artist description Batucada Nana de Santa Cruz is a Samba group based in Santa Cruz California, modeled after a Brazilian Batucada, or small Samba ensamble. Batucada Nana plays material from a broad repertoire of Brazilian and Cuban rhythms: Samba from the urban areas of southern Brazil, Marakatu and Samba Reggae from northeastern Brazil, Samba Terreiro from the religious houses of Brazil, three-drum orchestrations of the music of Santeria from Cuba, Comparsa Carnaval music from Cuba, and various West African bell ensembles. Many songs are accompanied by traditional lyrics in Portuguese, Spanish and West African dialect, sung by the percussionists as they performÑa feat that is rare even in indigenous settings.

Music Style Samba

Musical Influences Samba Escola's of Rio and other regions of Latin America and Africa

Group Members Michael Cummings,Tom Dadant,Ken Dalluge,Ken Duret,Suzanne Duval,Miriam Goldberg,Francesca Graziano,Judi Grunstra, Chris kenney, Penny Kleinhans, Rick Linzer, Mary Paulson, George Reynolds

Location Santa Cruz, CA - USA

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