Maestro Darcy


A rhythmist and percussionist, during his career he recorded with many famous musicians, such as Dizzy Gillespie, João Gilberto, Milton Nascimento, João Gilberto and Tom Jobim.

“Jongo is a dance that was brought to Brazil by the Banta people from Angola. It was called CAXAMBU on the sugar plantations in the north of the state of Rio de Janeiro because of the drum of the same name.

In the middle of a circle lit by a bonfire, a soloist or jongo maestro improvises songs based on everyday situations, which are responded to in unison by the other participants.”

"Drums: CAXAMBU has a mid-range sound; CANDONGUEIRO has a sharp sound.”
Maestro Darcy

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