Some nights stay with you. Last Sunday was one of them. Playing at Paradiso as part of the Ticket to the Tropics: Brazil Special was something I'll carry for a long time. The house was packed, the energy was electric, and seeing Samba Roots and Roda da Holanda share the same stage felt like something genuinely rare: two communities, two rodas, one room full of people moving together. To everyone who came: thank you. I saw so many familiar faces in the crowd and wished I could
Tonight I'm playing at Paradiso — and it's going to be a special one. As part of the Ticket to the Tropics: Brazil Special, I'll be on stage with Samba Roots, sharing the Main Hall with Roda da Holanda — two samba rodas, one night, one of Amsterdam's most iconic venues. This kind of meeting doesn't happen often. Doors open at 18:30, main programme starts at 19:30. The DJs Palo Santo Discos and KC The Funkaholic will keep the energy going, and downstairs in the Basement, Baile
The video above shows an axé groove for tamborim built specifically for carnival block settings. It is a great starting point for anyone beginning to play tamborim or getting into Brazilian rhythms, from beginner up to intermediate level. The Axé Groove: Four Beats, Four Notes Each The groove has four beats, and each beat is divided into four notes using 16th note subdivision. In the video, every note is placed precisely within that subdivision so you can see and hear exactly
