At thirteen he became a professional musician, playing percussion, drums ... impact on the American jazz scene by being the first Brazilian percussionist to be playing a lot of different instruments ...

percussion instruments, like the ganza and reco reco, re-create the clattering, hissing engine; syncopated rhythms propel the wheels; and folk tune-inspired melodies add a distinctive Brazilian ...

One of Halifax's oldest, largest and probably loudest bands is celebrating 30 years of Brazilian percussion and community on Saturday. Samba Nova is a Brazilian-style batucada band that explores ...