Let Drum Beat are a London-based band who come together from diverse backgrounds - Brazilian, West African, French and Scottish – resulting in a unique sound that merges their musical heritages. Led by female percussionists, the band is also an exploration of musical sisterhood and cross-cultural creativity. Their original compositions are heavily inspired and influenced by Afro-Brazilian and Brazilian rhythms, with lyrics sung in Portuguese, indigenous Tupi-Guarani recreated verses, French and Mina (Benin).
Their audience has grown over the past few years through performances in renowned London venues such as Jazz Cafe, the Southbank Centre, Richmix, world music festivals across London and the UK.
Let Drum Beat's debut album, Lua Cheia (Full Moon), was recorded at the Navegas Cantareira Studio in the tropical forest near Sao Paulo in Brasil. Released on the 2nd of February 2020, this self-produced record is a vibrant and unique sound of rhythms and harmonies through the London music scene.
The songs praise the elements of Nature, the Moon, homelands and through some, like Maoma and Itacarai, the band celebrates and pays tribute to the Tupi-Guarani indigenous communities in Brazil.
Lua Cheia album is a true statement of a musical sisterhood expressed in soulful and inspiring energy!
"A beautiful take on folk and Afro-Brazilian music with a London flair that not only has deep appreciation for the music they are influenced by in Brazil, but also for the other influences from the band, which breathe life into the music." Rhythm Passport, 2020
Their audience has grown over the past few years through performances in renowned London venues such as Jazz Cafe, the Southbank Centre, Richmix, world music festivals across London and the UK.
Let Drum Beat's debut album, Lua Cheia (Full Moon), was recorded at the Navegas Cantareira Studio in the tropical forest near Sao Paulo in Brasil. Released on the 2nd of February 2020, this self-produced record is a vibrant and unique sound of rhythms and harmonies through the London music scene.
The songs praise the elements of Nature, the Moon, homelands and through some, like Maoma and Itacarai, the band celebrates and pays tribute to the Tupi-Guarani indigenous communities in Brazil.
Lua Cheia album is a true statement of a musical sisterhood expressed in soulful and inspiring energy!
"A beautiful take on folk and Afro-Brazilian music with a London flair that not only has deep appreciation for the music they are influenced by in Brazil, but also for the other influences from the band, which breathe life into the music." Rhythm Passport, 2020