Napalma is a fresh musical mutation born out of interaction between Brazil and Africa. With a line up of two fiery percussionists from Brazil, a powerful vocalist from Mozambique, and a gifted multi-instrumentalist/producer from South Africa, they are discovering new ways to incite dance floor fever.

Beats and melodies from eclectic electronic programming, vocals from the exotic East Africa, a hard working horn and a blitzkrieg of hypnotic drums. From these elements, computer, djembés, trumpet and voice, arises Napalma.

Initially conceived as a seminal carnival percussion group, Napalma was found in February 2004 in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil.

Djembé patterns from Senegal and Mali are laid over powerful electronic dance grooves. Rhythms from the rich Brazilian musical heritage and inspiring vocals in portuguese, english and shangaan (from Mozambique) drive the show. Haunting flute and punchy sax add flavour to the pot.

Ivo Maia ,lead singer, born in Mozambique is a non official ambassador to his homeland. He brings with him Jamaican influences, traditional songs and dialects from East Africa and portuguese and english.

With bandmembers Cid Travaglia and Rafael Jabah at the djembés, they are the initial founders of Napalma. Their job is to ensure everyone is shaking it. The two drums formula for instant carnivals.

With new member Ben Amato on sax, flute, keyboards and laptop they are currently working diverse styles such as samba, kwaito, drum&bass and dub into the Napalma sound.

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