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Nation Beat
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Biography:

	Nation Beat, based in New York City, introduces an unprecedented mix of northeastern Brazil's maracatu and the sounds of the American South. Nation Beat artistic director/founder Scott Kettner, a graduate of The New School University (New York City) and a 2006 Latin Jazz Ambassador, follows the path of such Brazilian luminaries as Lenine and Chico Science, offering yet another anomalous contemporary interpretation of the traditional 19th century Pernambuco-born rhythm. At the heart of Nation Beat lies the union of maracat? with New Orleans second line rhythms, Appalachian-inspired bluegrass music, funk, rock, and country-blues. As illustrated on their debut album, Maracatuniversal, Nation Beat parades with an indispensable audacious energy, and seamlessly bridges folkloric Brazilian rhythms with classic American roots music. As of late, rising Brazilian star Liliana Araujo fronts the ensemble with her soaring powerhouse vocals. A recent finalist on Brazil's "American Idol" spin-off program Fama (Rede Globo), Liliana Araujo is already garnering comparisons to the great Virginia Rodrigues.

Discography:

	Maracatuniversal

Similar Music:

	Maracat?, Bluegrass, World music

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