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This was the parade piece in a longer arrangement. We (Samba Ja) were fortunate to be joined by the lovely Samba da Alegria from Arcata, CA!
  Recorded on a Zoom h4n. Post editing in Abelton 9. I used the "Warm and Wide Drum" device and pushed lows and mids to try to get the tones out the surdos. I know, I didn't leave any headroom but I liked the way it sounded so I left it. Let me know what you think! Thanks! (~MP)

Maracatu EP - SJ+SdA EC13

pretty raw and reverb heavy mix.  Batteries died halfway through our set.

02 2012.12.17 Conversacao

03 2012.12.17 Mozambique

04 2012.12.17 Reggaeish

06 2012.12.17 Coco

07 2012.12.17 Hippi Hoppi partial

01 Samba Afro

We are Eugene, Oregon's favorite(and only)bateria!
We specialize in playing wild, funky, infectious, and incredibly danceable street music from all over Brazil and the Americas, from the sounds of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro to original adaptations of old-school hip hop. Diverse, playful, and innovative, Samba Ja just celebrated its 14th birthday.

We are a community based group.  We love to play, we love to dance.  Music is how we share our friendship and joy and give our appreciation to all the wonderful people that make Eugene so rad!

Combining the talents and enthusiasm of people from all over the world and all walks of life,  Samba Ja has performed at venues such as the Eugene Celebration (2002, 2007, 2009, and 2012 "Best in Show" winners), Saturday Market, Northwest FolkLife, Oregon Country Fair, the Olympic Trials,  OSU Football, WOW Hall, Honk Fest West, and enthusiastically received elementary school concerts. Come boogie with Samba Ja!

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