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OLODUM

Olodum started to be known in the entire world as an African-Brazilian percussive group and performed in Europe, Japan, and almost all of South America in 1988.

Samba-Reggae is a music genre born in Bahia, Brazil. As the name suggests, it was originally derived from a blend of Brazilian Samba with Caribbean Reggae.

 Olodum recorded with famous artists from Brazil and abroad, such as Wayne ShorterPaul SimonJimmy CliffHerbie Hancock, and Caetano Veloso. In 1996, the band appeared in Heavy Metal band Sepultura's album "Roots." In 2013, the band played live with Kimbra on Rock in Rio's sunset stage.

The instruments of the batucada are deaf, box, repique, timba and agogo

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