Seu Jorge and Almaz – review

Roundhouse, LondonThis was a brave but uneven concert, and a reminder that Seu Jorge is a product of the 90s, the era of the manguebeat movement in the Brazilian city of Recife. Its key figure was the late, great Chico Science, who mixed the traditional rhythm of maracatu with experimental rock. Science advised Jorge to follow similar experiments based around samba, and he has done just that, while also developing a successful career as an actor.Four of Seu Jorge's new band Almaz are still membe...

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