Brazilica is the biggest and finest Brazilian Carnival Festival in the UK. You can join us to play, party and shake your thang , EVEN IF YOU’VE NEVER PLAYED BEFORE or just come up with us to check us out and the best of the world’s street baterias on tour.
We’ll be rehearsing our rhythms for the show Sunday July 1st and 8th at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Come and join us, there’ll be one other rehearsal before the show in Liverpool after we arrive..
Brazilica 2012 Liverpool Carnival 13th - 15th July 2012. OYA plays Saturday 14th (maybe 15th too)
Coach travel to and from the event as well as accommodation in Liverpool is being organised, more details can be found through the Facebook event here or contact Oyabatucada@hotmail.co.uk or info@funkyapple.co.uk
Two floors of diverse entertainment and music! A festival of dance classics, soulful grooves and Brazilian Samba, Afro-cuban, Reggae and Latin Rhythms.
A night to compliment the Moseley Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival (not affiliated in any way).
* ROOM 1 - DJ DUKE & GUESTS incl. THE ELECTRIC FUNK ORCHESTRA!
* ROOM 2 (UPSTAIRS) - VIVA BRAZIL DJ’S & LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM OYA BATUCADA! EARLY BIRD TICKETS £3.50 AFTER 1ST JUNE GOES TO £4.00… MORE ON THE DOOR SO BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW, ITS GONNA BE RAMMM!!!
VIP ticket package available includes PREFERENTIAL RESERVED PLACE (RETURN COACH TRAVEL INCLUDED) ON THE WEEKEND CARNIVAL EVENT OF THE YEAR, AND ENTRY ON THE SATURDAY TO CREAM LIVERPOOL! 14TH - 15TH JULY 2012
We played so many great shows from the Brazilian spectacular that was Espirito Brum to a sunny Sunday afternoon parade and performance at The Mostly Jazz Festival. We visited London for a special Samba Reggae showcase and Headlined the Wolfran Hall in Wolverhampton in a very special one off collaboration with local indie band The Lines.
On top of that we hosted a number of our own nights known as Viva Brazil with our fabulous vocalists and horn section. Below are a selection of videos to give a flavour of what we’re all about.
And don’t forget, if you like what you see and hear you can join the band by attending our weekly workshops at the Hare and Hounds in kings heath. Workshop are on Sundays from 12:15 sharp. No prior experience necessary, all instruments provided you just need to bring a smile and your dancing shoes.
Samba Reggae showcase at Rich Mix -
Artsfest Medley-
Mini the Moocher -
Reheasal with The Sons and Daughters of Xango horns -
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Bring on the Xmas Party Season with Oya batucada, with heavenly vocals from Patsy Fuller, Earthy rasping from the Sons and Daughters of Xango Horn Section, and live sets by the Bateria from 10pm to the very last drop- 2 am. Brazilian Fancy dress code - Masks sequins feathers and tassels! Bring your friends, colleagues and family and be prepared to be MOVED. After our acclaimed performances at Artsfest and Espirito Brum Festival, Oya is gagging to show you what is going to be our finest set to date. Remixes of UK and Jamaican Reggae classics, ballads from Brazil and full on Carnival and Roots rhythms with that heavy drumming thing that is Oya batucada’s heartbeat!! DJ Magoo with the finest Brazilian discs. Put it in your diary NOW £8 on the door £6 advance tickets available from Oya pals or see Dave or JC at our workshops, sunday lunchtimes at the Hare.
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After a storming summer of gigs across Birmingham, Oya Batucada are finishing the summer in style by playing at 78 Bar at the Custard Factory in Digbeth (formerly Medicine bar). Doors 9pm on Saturday 15th October. There’ll be live Samba (obviously), Capoeira and DJ Zuppa Ingles.
Oya will be playing a range of traditional and modern Brazilian rhythms with a full Bateria and will be joined by our soulful singers Ana and Patsy, tastefully backed up by our Horn section, The Sons & Daughters of Xango.
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To book the band for any event, from a corporate workshop to a full scale festival performance featuring drummers, singers & horn section, please contact Duke on either of the below.
Following on from our ass shaking set at Mostly Jazz Festival, Oya Batucada would like to proudly present the musical extravaganza that is….
VIVA BRAZIL!!
Now collaborating with’ legendary’ percussionist Hugh, from Del Camino and One Eye. We’ve reworked some traditional brazilian standards with the sensational vocals of Ana Molina.
We’re also hoping to reach new audiences with an expedition into Reggae- Samba- lovers rock with the sugarsweet Patsy Fuller joining us on vocals and featuring our top horn section The Sons and Daughters of Xango.
Oya batucada will rock til you drop
Last but not least we’ll have a variety of Brazilian beats from DJ Magoo.
Come and join the party from 9.30pm at The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath. First set 10pm. Advance Tickets £5 available from band members, £6 on the door.
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On Sunday 13th March Oya Batucada will be joining the St Patrick’s day parade in Birmingham. We’re looking forward to bringing the spirit of Brazil to the streets of Birmingham in one Europe largest St Patrick’s parades.
The parade starts at Midday and heads through Digbeth, past the Bullring and back up Digbeth High Street.
You asked for this, so we’re gonna do it again
Kicking off the Xmas season by kicking off in their usual style.
Oya batucada with ALL the trimmings
Patsy Fuller and Ana Molina
Sons and Daughters of Xango horn section
AND DJ MAGOO
Bar til late
Dance yo ass off
Posted 1 year, 5 months ago at 6:07 pm. Add a comment
