Ecos do Mangue is an album which, like Brazil, evokes passion and colour. There is an intricate percussive interplay throughout the album combining the essence of traditional Brazilian rhythms with pop music of both Brazilian and North American beat.

10 MP3 Songs in this album (38:05) !
Related styles: WORLD: Afro-Brazilian, LATIN: Brazilian Pop

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Aché Brasil! An explosion of colour, energy and music!

Aché Brasil represents the culture, the traditions, the beliefs, the music and the movement of the people of Brazil. Equal parts dance, music, spectacle, Aché Brasil has played to enthusiastic audiences and critical acclaim from all over North America receiving a recent nomination for "Live Performers of the Year" at the West Coast Music Awards.

Aché Brasil specializes in the performance of popular and traditional Afro-Brazilian music, dance and rhythms. Amazing acrobatic feats and dances all done to a combination of Brazilâs most infectious rhythms, featuring a fabulous back-up band comprised of some of Brazilâs and Canadaâs finest musicians. While Aché Brasilâs music is rooted in the more traditional forms of Brazilian rhythms: Samba, Maracatu, Coco de Roda, Capoeira; it also reflects the influences of Brazilian and North American pop. These influences have created something new, Aché Brasilâs own contribution to the evolution of Brazilian music.

Originating from Pernambuco, by founder and director, Mestre Eclilson de Jesus, the group has gone on to receive international acclaim, performing for thousands of festivals and special events such as, The International Olympic Committee, The International Vancouver Jazz Festival - for four consecutive years, The World Figure Skating Championship, Torontoâs Harbourfront Theatre, Mission Folk Music Festival, etc. Seen by thousands on The Vicky Gabareau Show, CBCâs West Coast Music Award, Aché Brasil has far exceeded the expectations of many festivals, âThe energy of the band never slowed for the whole hour of their performance⦠Aché Brasil proved to be a super band.â The Yukon News, Al Pope

The word "Aché" stems from Yoruba, meaning, "all things positiveâ and it is in this spirit that British Columbia's foremost Brazilian music and dance troupe hopes to inspire others to explore the energetic and multi-faceted culture of Brazil.

Aché Brasil greatly acknowledges the financial support of The Canada Council for the Arts.