Viramundo is synonymous with the best in Brazilian music and dance.The band is led by vocalist, guitarist and cavaquinho player Paul Paulinho and features the sensational vocals of BEATRIZ SILVA. The special rhythmic swing is provided by top Brazilian percussionist Edson Ribeiro (from Bahia). Together with keyboard player Berkley trained Ugo Delmirani(from Italy), Mateus Nova on bass, Helder Pack (from Mozambique) on drums, they make an exciting, authentic Brazilian sound.
The band provides the best in original, authentic Brazilian dance music and, combined with the Viramundo Dancers, present a visually stunning show; full of colour, energy, sensuality and, above all a contagious spirit that makes even the shyest jump out of his seat and join in the fun.
The band has played at a wide range of festivals, functions and clubs in Europe and beyond since it was formed in 1991 including: Gran Gran Fiesta, Henley Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, Sidmouth International Folk Festival.Top Hotel functions at the Hilton, Carlton, Hyatt Carlton, Grosvenor and Savoy hotels.
Viramundo have performed at Benefit concerts for Friends of the Earth, Save the Children, Amnesty International, Greenpeace and Task Brazil. The band appear regularly at Latin Clubs in the UK (Bahia, Bar Tiempo, Bass Clef, HQ, 100 Club, Salsa, Havana, Cuba and many others) and are popular on the University circuit with performances at Cambridge and Oxford University Balls. Viramundo also perform for corporate functions for companies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Oxford University Press etc......
UK Television appearances include "Good Morning" Breakfast Television, The Big Breakfast and London Tonight. Viramundo have provided music and appeared for Sainsbury's Meals to go advertising campaign and featured on Singapore TV.
Viramundo were very proud to be called to play for MADONNA when VERSACE organized a party for the launch of the film Evita in London in December 1996. And when MICK JAGGER wanted a Brazilian band for his birthday a few years ago, the first band to be called was Viramundo.
Viramundo can augment to include sax, trombone, trumpet or full horn section. The Group's most stunning performances are with their own dance troupe, the Viramundo Dancers: featuring spectacular Carnival Samba costumes, sensual mulata dancers, Capoeira (Brazilian Acrobatic Martial Art Dance), Lambada, Afro-Brazilian Dance, Brazilian North Eastern Folkloric dances and much more.
VIRAMUNDO Sample compilation track
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VIRAMUNDO MP3
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