Rhythms

Samba	This is basically Samba Batucada with extended breaks. Our classic number.
Samba Harry	This is a great opening piece, loud and upbeat.
Samba George	Who's George? A slow and sexy rhythm, move your hips and get into the swing.
Samba Reggae	A popular generic mix used by Paul Simon.
Samba Felix	Named after our esteemed teacher. One to grind your hips to!
Samba De Roja	(means "in a round") This relates to the oldest and most African rhythms. Watch how the Tamborims and Repeniques and Caixas vie for attention at the front.
Carnival Samba	Basic Batucada - played by the Rio Samba Schools. LISTEN
Beast	A furious piece that will have you stamping and shouting for more.
Bakeruda	Based on a Batucada taught to us by a Brazilian Maestro. This has been renamed after a beloved member of the band died from cancer. May Tony Baker live on in this rhythm.
Thrash	As it sounds, loud and exciting. Composed by our very own maestro - James.
Birthday Funk	See what you make of it - best played short and sharp.
Baion	Another slow rhythm to get your arse shaking. From Bahia on the NE coast of Brazil.
Jungle	It really feels like it too. Listen out for the unusual sounds and mix of percussion. A London School of Samba piece we learned for Notting Hill.
Cacophony	Our own fond piece, often used as a starter to get you all moving.
Diamantina	Sparkling piece with melodic overtones. Shimmy on down.

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