Quilombola

A "Quilombola" is a resident of a Quilombo in Brazil. They are the descendents of slaves that escaped from slave plantations that existed in Brazil until abolition in 1888. The most famous Quilombola is Zumbi of the Palmares quilombo.

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Quilombolas

Quilombolas is a multicultural Minneapolis based world-fusion band combining diverse musical influences from around the globe with strong African roots such as hip-hop, reggae, samba, salsa, rock, funk, and other styles to produce a unique multiethnic groove. The members draw inspiration from Zumbi and the Quilombos of old as a sign of unity in the face of the many forms of oppression that still exist today. Politically charged lyrics add to the fire of their musical activism, while a constant vibe of unity and celebration abounds. In addition, lyrics are sung and rapped in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Hebrew, and some African tongues like Yoruba. The band combines all of these elements with the belief that all people are multiethnic and mutlicultural mixes and should celebrate the diversity that unites and strengthens the quilombo. Quilombolas have also been compared to and are heavily influenced by the bands Ozomatli and Chico Science & Nação Zumbi.They frequently collaborate with Maria Isa and the Tru Ruts crew and have signed with Speakeasy Records through Tru Ruts. Quilombolas: diverse music for a diverse world.

Band members

Papi U: vocals, drums, percussion

Levitt8: vocals, guitar, keys,

Eric S.B.: vocals, bass, percussion

withLuis Pereira: percussion,Lew Hill II: keyboards

External links

* [http://www.quilombolas.com] [http://www.myspace.com/quilombolas]