Musical Genre: Drum Troupes
The human psychological fasination with the drum is that it can change the pace of our heartsbeats. The faster and louder the more it accelerates and the more fervently emotional we get, hence the drum band in the military, in rituals and sacrifices and in rock. Bahia`s drum troupes make an orchestra out of drums, in probably the most powerful spectacles or sound one may ever come across.

CDs and Bands to look for:
Olodum
Timbalada
Araketu

Where to hear it live:
Pelourinho
Wet&Wild (Sundays)