Timbalada is an Afro-Brazilian music group from Salvador, Brazil. It was formed
by percussionist Carlinhos Brown and their style could be described as a mixture
of samba, reggae, and axé music. Known for their strong social commitment and
their experimental innovations in percussion, the group participates every year
in the Carnival celebrations in their hometown of Salvador. Throughout their
decades-spanning career, Timbalada has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, the
Holland Festival, and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. They have also
toured extensively throughout L...