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Nacao Zumbi gets its menace and thunder from the battery of alfaias (bass drums that are slung across the torso) that propel it. Originally fronted by the late Chico Science who named the music they created Manguebeat (for the mangroves that cover the shores of Recife in Pernambuco) they have emerged from the shadow of his death, and are pumping away with more drive than ever. Jorge du Paixe, one of the founding members now carries the vocals. The lyrics from the song 'Blunt of Judah' are hallucinatory: 'Your dreams make me see through doors, and walk across mirrors.I can keep dreaming after I wake up.' There's a lot of rock, funk, and drum bass to be heard here, but under it all, there's a solid connection to Brazilian roots rhythms. LinkTV Video: 'Blunt of Judah'

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