Juba do Leão performing at this years Eastlands Homes Fun and Feedback Day 2009, Juba do Leão are a percussion and dance group from Manchester who specialise in the musical styles from the Northeast of Brazil, namely Maracatu. We also play Coco (a rhythm featuring a strong alfaia rhythm and call & response songs), Caboclinho (a lilting yet powerful rhythm with indigenous Indian roots), Manguebeat (a style mixing traditional Brazilian percussion with modern sounds, originating in Recife) and many other Brazilian styles with a modern twist

This video will give you some idea of what Juba do Leão do, although not everything for more information about Juba do Leão visit http://www.jubadoleao.com/jdl

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