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MacUmba



Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Member Since5/30/2006
Band Websitewww.macumba.com
Band MembersJohn, Johnny, Tina, Dave, David, Gerardo, Jamie, Allan.
InfluencesAll things Scottish & Brazilian.
Sounds LikeNothing you've ever heard before (hopefully)!

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Don't Hold Your Breath

BruHuHaHo
Record LabelUmba Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Buy our CD's online at - Music Scotland http://www.musicscotland.com/cd/macumba-musicscotland.html

MacUmba are a group of musicians based in Scotland who take a unique approach by mixing the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with the rhythms of Brazilian percussion.

MacUmba began as a batucada (or drumming group) in the early 90's which grew out of a series of drumming workshops held at the Glasgow School of Art. Later they added various combinations of flutes, guitars, bass, voices etc. to the batucada, and performed at many events throughout Scotland.

The inception of the current MacUmba formation was created when they were asked to play at a major football (soccer) cup final. MacUmba decided to add bagpipes to the batucada to be more in line with the football tradition of pipe bands.

This combination proved hugely popular and since then MacUmba have played at many events and festivals all over the World.

The normal instrumentation of the band is three pipers and five percussionists, although they may also be augmented by the addition of Scottish and/or Brazilian dancers.

Pictures of MacUmba recording the latest album due out later in 2008!
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The Brazilian Sound

The Brazilian Sound



Nov 25 2009 4:48 PM

Hi MacUmba,

Have a great weekend.

--Chris McGowan,
author of the book "The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova and the Popular Music of Brazil" (Temple University Press)






DAVIDE BERNARO

DAVIDE BERNARO



Nov 19 2009 4:42 PM

Hi MacUmba, thanks for the add,  nice project and idea, keep it up! Davide
Túlio Rangel

Túlio Rangel



Oct 30 2009 10:47 AM

UNIVERSE

Comparing the solar system to an atom, the earth is an electron.

How do you feel being one among zillions of inhabitants of an electron?

Comparing one atom to the solar system, each electron is a planet.

How do you feel being a universe?

The Base Galactic thanks!

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 26 2009 10:31 AM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
Bombskare

Bombskare



Oct 22 2009 8:13 AM


Celtic Myth Podshow

Gary and Ruth



Oct 7 2009 3:20 PM

Thank You!

We just dropped by to say Thank You for the Add and wish you All The Best!

Gary & Ruth
The Celtic Myth Podshow



Daniel Laier

Daniel Laier



Oct 7 2009 3:20 PM

Hi Macumba!
Thanks for the add.
Listen my first album!
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Sep 18 2009 1:49 PM

Hi MacUmba, check out our new track "Long Legs"
Manngold

Manngold



Aug 3 2009 9:34 AM

Thanks for the Add!

Geile Sau


Carsten
-Manngold-
Banda Gaites Llariegu

Banda Gaites Llariegu



Jul 31 2009 12:54 PM

Thanks for the add!

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jul 22 2009 2:57 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Jul 22 2009 2:57 PM

City Feigning Sleep
laura mcghee

laura mcghee



Jun 8 2009 10:31 AM

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LAURA MCGHEE ALBUM LAUNCH - DUNDEE WESTPORT BAR, SAT JUNE 20TH 2PM, FREE ADMISSION (Laura solo)

LAURA MCGHEE CELTICANA - GLASGOW ORAN MOR, SAT 27TH JUNE 7.30PM, £10 (Laura with band)
Bombskare

Bombskare



May 29 2009 1:39 PM

Heads up! This Sunday at Stereo in Glasgow, we're back with very special guests Root System and The Fire & I.



Facebook Event Page/Last.fm Event Page

Doors 7pm, £5 on the door. Our album, A Fistful of Dynamite with be on sale, of course...
Craig Jeffrey

Craig Jeffrey



May 29 2009 1:39 PM

Hi

Please check out my video on Scottish Television

http://video.stv.tv/bc/entertainment-fivethirty-20090320-craig-jeffrey/

Also I run The Great Edinburgh Run as part of team Finola and did a gig to help send Finola Forman to college as the government in Scotland unlike the rest of the UK wont help disabled people with complex needs when they want to go into further education, check out her site at

www.finolatrust.co.uk

Thank you
Craig
Neff Brothers

Neff Brothers



May 29 2009 1:38 PM

FÁILTE & thanks for the friendship! Sláinte, Uilleann Pipes & Fiddle  @  www.neffbros.eu
Frederick Carrilho

Frederick Carrilho



Apr 23 2009 8:47 AM

Hello

thank you very much for the added!

Best regards,
Fredrick
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Arnulf das Schandmaul

Arnulf das Schandmaul



Mar 23 2009 5:39 PM

Thank you for the add.

Greetings from Austria,
Arnulf das Schandmaul
Sound Nomaden

Sound Nomaden



Mar 18 2009 12:15 PM

Thanx 4 the add !!!

Big Beats and Greets from Germany,

Sound Nomaden

HourGlass Promotions Glasgow

HourGlass Promotions Glasgow



Feb 23 2009 4:02 PM

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past



Feb 13 2009 5:07 PM

hey, thanks for the add..

hope you like the music..
Bombskare

Bombskare



Feb 14 2009 2:23 PM



An amazing supporting lineup, full Bombskare set then DJs till 3am. And the album will be onsale, of course... Tickets now available from Ripping Records (Edinburgh) and Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh/Glasgow). £7 in advance.

Plus we're playing Stereo in Glasgow March 21st.
Upbeats Percussion

Upbeats Percussion



Dec 30 2008 4:31 PM

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Dave Watson

Dave Watson



Jan 1 2009 8:44 PM

Happy New Year!

xD
The Brazilian Sound

The Brazilian Sound



Dec 28 2008 10:02 PM



Happy New Year / Feliz Ano Novo!

For those who would like a reliable introduction to Brazilian music, the revised 3rd edition of "The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova and the Popular Music of Brazil" debuted on Dec. 28th and is available worldwide through Amazon.

The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon USA)

The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon U. K.)

The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Canada)

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