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People of Rhythm Presents: Cyro Baptista's CHAMA

Cyro Baptista: Percussion, Berimbau, Pandeiro, Drum Machine, Vocal

Tim Keiper: Drums, Percussion, Ngoni, WaterPhone, Vocal

Brian Marsella: Piano, Keys, Organ, Vocal

Jason Fraticelli: Bass, Cuatro, Vocal

Felipe Hostins: Accordion, Bumbo Leguiro, Vocal

One of the premiere percussionists on the planet, Cyro Baptista leads his new innovative project CHAMA on a virtuosic trek through myriad musics of the world. CHAMA is a non-stop, carnivalesque journey going from one mythical town to the next; a surrealistic voyage with its cast of heroes, demigods, freaks and monsters. The wonder of this program lies in its exquisite musicality and its capacity for leapfrogging from genre to genre, each marked by his haunting, soulful wit. Baptista is one of the most sought-after players around. His visionary approach to music-making stresses inclusion, community and pushing past boundaries, while remaining refreshingly fun and totally accessible. Cyro’s credits read like a "Who’s Who" of modern music. His talent and versatility have led to associations with a wide range of leading jazz, rock, pop, classical, avant-garde and Brazilian artists. From Paul Simon to Yo-Yo-Ma, Herbie Hancock to Kathleen Battle, Trey Anastasio (from Phish) to John Zorn, Wynton Marsalis to Laurie Anderson, from the legendary Brazilians Milton Nascimento and Caetano Veloso to Sting –  they all wanted Cyro’s magic touch on their recordings or live performances.

Baptista leads four different ensembles with ten released albums under his name. He tours continuously throughout the world with them. He conducts master classes at major musical institutions, jazz camps and K-12 schools across the country. Baptista has a great interest in education and sharing his knowledge and experiences, especially to underserved factions of society through his “Sound of Community” initiative.

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