Casa de Bamba are a Bristol based band playing traditional samba along with other Brazilian styles. At the heart of the music is the cavaquinho, a small 4 stringed instrument, and the 7-string guitar, these are joined by voices and traditional percussion (pandeiro, tam-tam, conga, berimbau, agogo, cuica, shakers, triangle etc.). Playing classic songs from artists such as Cartola, Clara Nunes and Martinho da Vila, the band has performed at various venues around Bristol. Casa de Bamba are a collective of 6 musicians sharing a love for Brazilian music and culture, all having lived or spent time in Brazil, and also playing in a variety of Bristol bands including Bloco B (Samba Batucada), Afon Sistema (Maracatu), Clube do Choro (Choro) The group was formed by Conor O’Brien (lead vocals, cavaquinho, berimbau) through jams and parties with Bristol Capoeira, a Brazilian form of dance/martial-art, and Brazilian music scene. They are joined by Claudio Campos on tam-tam, an experienced capoeira master from Brasilia who has grown up playing samba, and has been an integral part of the Brazilian community in Bristol for over 20 years. Combining the technical intricacies and soulful inclusivity of samba, Casa de Bamba will bring the flavour of Brazil straight to you

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