manchester

This 35+ piece Maracatu mob specialise in blasting out the rootsy rhythms of the Northeast of Brazil. With influences including Maracatu Nação, Maracatu Rural, Côco, Caboclinho, Ijexá, Ciranda, Samba Reggae, and even Guaguanco, our Pernambuco-geeksome gang features drummers, dancers, singers, and melody instrumentalists (bass, guitar, violin, and flute). Check out our brand new show, ELEMENTOS, to be previewed at the RNCM gig on Thursday 15th April 2010.

Big rio samba in the heart of Manchester! 

Republic of Swing play samba as powerfully and authentically as possible, with ‘Coraçao’ and with respect and love for the inspirational rhythms of Brazil.