Bixiga 70 is a 10-piece band hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil.
The band named themselves after São Paulo’s neighbourhood called Bixiga - a multicultural melting pot of music, cuisine and culture.
Bixiga 70 at Womad NZ Photo: Supplied
Primarily an instrumental band Bixiga 70’s line up of musicians come from diverse musical backgrounds which results in a fusion of Latin and Brazilian influences, mixing, funky bass-lines, a tight horn section and plenty of percussive rhythms that make a welcome addition to any party...
…. and the audience on the opening night of WOMAD 2018 were definitely ready and waiting to party!
Titles: 'Prime & Ramante', '100% 13', 'Cansira', 'Di Danler', 'ESP perc', 'Mil Vidas', 'Kalimba', 'Morte', 'Blaboa', 'Portal'
Recorded and produced by Darryl Stack for RNZ Music
Bixiga 70 Photo: Supplied
