Bixiga 70 BR
Daniel Verano (tp), Douglas Antunes (tb), Daniel Nogueira (ts), Cuca Ferreira (bs), Cristiano Scabello (g), Pedro Regada (kbd), Marcelo Dworecki (bg), Valentina Facury (perc), Amanda Teles (perc), Simone Sou (dms, perc)
One of the most influential Afro-Brazilian groups in the past decade, Bixiga 70—named after the street of the studio where they first came together—has built a reputation for its distinctive fusion of Afrobeat, funk, and traditional Brazilian music. Formed in 2010 by musicians from São Paulo, the collective underwent a transformation in 2023, welcoming a new lineup and releasing the album Vapor. On stage, their powerful brass, complex percussion, and captivating rhythm section deliver electrifying energy, showcasing groove, interaction, and rhythmic intensity.