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Beat That is a samba band. We play a range of percussion
instruments and a mix of traditional Afro-Brazilian grooves, some
borrowed and some arranged or devised by our own musical director.
A pulse is the rhythm of life and it is at the very core of Samba music
... the low persistent beat that all other percussion takes life
from. Beat That’s sound and instruments reflect a classic
Brazilian samba line-up. A powerhouse of sound, the music is the sound
of celebration and belongs on the streets in carnivals and festivals.
The 'batteria' sound ranges from the deep pulsing roll of the surdo to
the rapid-fire repenique, the sassy snare, the crack of the tambourim
and clamour of agogo bell. Timba, bata and congo hand drumming add
texture and depth.
Beat That is lead by Erin Scrutton, an accomplished musician who
specialises in South American rhythms. Erin has lead, inspired or
gifted musical arrangements to almost every women’s samba band in
Scotland.
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The Music
