Brazil is a country where music is often synonymous with technology—huge sound systems, the electric guitar of the Trios Elétricos , and produced samba. By removing the technology, the artists reveal that the "future" of music is actually a return to the past.
While often referred to as "acappella," Barbatuques' is more accurately defined as body music —a sophisticated arrangement that uses the human body as its sole instrument. Originally a folk song from Bahia composed by Maria do Carmo Barbosa , Barbatuques' 2005 version (from the album O Seguinte É Esse ) transformed the piece into a global rhythmic landmark. 1. Musical Structure and Instrumentation baiana barbatuques acapella
To understand the gravity of this collaboration, one must understand the song at its center: . Brazil is a country where music is often
“Try to recreate just the bass drum sound from ‘Baiana’ — hum with your lips closed, and lightly thump your chest. Post your attempt with #BodyBaiana.” Originally a folk song from Bahia composed by