BIOGRAPHY
PRESS
Batucada Sound Machine’s reputation is unquestionably in their live performance. The band thrives in a festive atmosphere and is renowned for getting crowds moving whether they are performing in Europe, Asia or Oceania.

The band’s percussion-heavy rhythm section, blazin horns, chunky guitars, and soulful vocals all fuse effortlessly - to intertwine Brazilian, funk, hip-hop, afro-beat and Pacific-soul influences.

While still based in NZ, BSM have captivated audiences at countless well-respected events around the world; including Womad (UK), The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Afro Latino Festival (Belgium), Wereldfeest (Holland), and Ollin Kan Festival (Portugal). In 2010 and 2011 the band toured Europe, performing over 50 shows in 8 countries, including the main stage at the Sziget Festival, Horizonte Festival (Germany), Kulturarena (Germany), Larmer Tree Festival (UK) and the City of London Festival (UK).

At home, they have performed at New Zealand’s biggest events, including Splore, Parihaka, Rhythm & Vines, Big Day Out and many more.

Their debut album “Rhythm and Rhyme” (2007) was produced by renowned music creator Neil Sparkes and mixed at the legendary Avatar Studios and quickly climbed to the top of the Independent NZ Music charts.

Their brand new album ‘Don’t Keep Silent’ is fresh off the press - mixed by Bob ‘Bassy’ Brockman. Due for release in NZ in early 2012.