Some of the very popular blocos, like Monobloco, Timbalada and Olodum appeal to those looking for a hip and contemporary sound like samba-reggae, funk, hip-hop and the high energy of axé music. They're extremely popular in Salvador da Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. During Carnaval (Carnival time) it's practically impossible to travel through certain parts of the city without running up against throngs of people laughing, singing dancing, making out, drinking beer and partying themselves into a wild and joyous frenzy. Since trios electricos are on wheels the crowds literally following the bands throughout the city.
Monobloco is perhaps one of the most famous blocos at this time, their popularity is so immense the city of Rio has asked them repeatedly to hold their post carnival concerts at 9:00 am, in hopes of drawing smaller crowds. But once again it backfired when 80,000 people crowded the streets of Copacabana. The bands 2002 CD, Monobloco may not be well known in the States but this import captures the excitement, pulsating batucada and the global appeal of this exciting bloco. Monobloco has multiple lead singers and their voices complement each other as if to sound like one whether they're singing in unison or solo. These fine male vocals are allowed to shine and hold their own against the superior rhythms of the batcuda (percussion section) and strong melodies in songs like Alagados, Maracatu Embolado and the hot samba funk of Immunização Racional (Que Beleza), featured on their CD. If you're the type that loves being part of the energy of the music, you must experience the infectious sounds of Monobloco, Timbalada and others.
Monobloco - Que Beleza
Monobloco is perhaps one of the most famous blocos at this time, their popularity is so immense the city of Rio has asked them repeatedly to hold their post carnival concerts at 9:00 am, in hopes of drawing smaller crowds. But once again it backfired when 80,000 people crowded the streets of Copacabana. The bands 2002 CD, Monobloco may not be well known in the States but this import captures the excitement, pulsating batucada and the global appeal of this exciting bloco. Monobloco has multiple lead singers and their voices complement each other as if to sound like one whether they're singing in unison or solo. These fine male vocals are allowed to shine and hold their own against the superior rhythms of the batcuda (percussion section) and strong melodies in songs like Alagados, Maracatu Embolado and the hot samba funk of Immunização Racional (Que Beleza), featured on their CD. If you're the type that loves being part of the energy of the music, you must experience the infectious sounds of Monobloco, Timbalada and others.Monobloco - Que Beleza
Timbalada • feat. Carlinhos Brown & Daniela Mercury - Beija Flor
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