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    Xande Cruz and the Batukis Band: Carneval Concert

    Xande Cruz and the Batukis Band: Carneval Concert

    Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music

    February 20, 2010


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    Native Brazilian percussionist, singer, and songwriter, Xande Cruz, surfaces with rich combination of traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythms and homemade electronic beats and samples. His premier project, Luz, defines his commitment to folklore, urban and melodic sounds. The mix of percussion and electronics, horns, vocals, and guitars surpasses genre boundaries and redefines Brazilian music. Being profoundly inspired by Popular Brazilian Music (MPB) that he was raised on and also the early years of hip-hop and electronica he was first exposed to in NYC in the late 80s. As a percussionist, he performed with samba schools, touring Japan and South Korea, Brazilian pop bands, African drum ensembles, dance troupes and theatrical productions. While living in New York, he formed his own percussion ensemble, Batukis, which has continues promoting Afro-Brazilian roots music in his unique style. Cruz's solo project approaches an atypical sound from his rhythmic perspective and from there creates memorable harmonies woven into the fabric of his art and his identity. Lyrics inspired by experiences of social inequality, love, and the cultural peculiarities of Brazil and the US. 


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        PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music

        5841 Overbrook Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19131

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        Tickets: $16

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        February 20, 2010

        Times:
        8 pm

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