The Maracatu is directly related to the Coronation of Black Kings ceremony, which was first recorded in 1674 in the city of Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco, in the Northeast of Brazil.

Everyone has a great idea for a book or dvd. But do you have what it takes to get your idea onto store shelves? Here’s what I’ve learned on my own self publishing journey.

Using your voice can help you master phrases and improve your groove!

“Most people, if they have any basic knowledge of Brazilian music, only know Bossa Nova and Samba. But there is tremendous variety in Brazil’s music”.
-Bobby Sanabria

I’ve always been a little uneasy about the concept that there should be an official list of “40 Essential Rudiments”. Is it just out of date? Or is it completely inaccurate to declare that ANY list of patterns/rudimental vocabulary is essential? That leads me to ask, “What are rudiments anyway?”