| Dias - Brazilian Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk and Afro-Cuban Salsa, Latin |
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| A foot-stomping funky take on classic Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Dias combine Latin American folk talents with a tight Scottish funk-jazz rhythm section to produce an exciting blend, full of dance, groove and ambient sounds. With added colour from instruments such as the bazouki, conch shell and cuica, Dias also offer a package that includes a samba-style march. Previous clients have included the Sheraton Hotels, 20/20 Productions and the 2007 Traquair Fair. Packages available from £450. Samples and repertoire are available below. Go to http://www.diasquartet.com/ for even more music downloads, biographies and listings of upcoming gigs and testimonials from previous clients. |
| To make an enquiry email bands@sloandrums.com or call 0131 665 1465 or 07932 365 926. |
| Dias are Reginaldo Dias (Trumpets/Percussion), Bob Maclaren (Vocals/Guitars/Bouzouki), Andrew Maine (Double and Electric Bass) and Terry Sloan (Drums/Cymbals/Percussion). |
| Hear the Dias Brazilian sounds | |
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| 'The Girl from Ipanema' | Brazilian bossa nova |
| 'Aquarela de Brasil' | Brazilian samba |
| 'Mas Que Nada' | Brazilian classic |
| The Dias Repertoire includes | |
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| Amazonas | Brazilian bossa |
| Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus) | Bolero |
| Chega de Saudade | Brazilian bossa |
| Mas Que Nada | Brazilian pop |
| O Ovo | Brazilian folk baiao |
| Sway | Latin |
| Corcovado (Quiet nights & Quiet stars) | Bossa nova |
| Aquarela de Brasilera | Brazilian samba |
| Blue Bossa | Bossa nova |
| Feliz e Triste | Brazilian Baiao original |
| Biscuit | Brazilian Frevo (carnival march) |
| Honke Donke | Salsa original |
| All Blues | Samba de partido alto |
| So what | Funk |
| Wave | Bossa nova |
| Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema) | Brazilian bossa |
| Caravan | Baiao |
| Corroniho | Afro-cuban original |
| Rum e Chocolate | Latin |
| Oye Como Va | Latin |
| Agua de Beber | Brazilian Bossa |
| Tocado | Salsa original |
| Sudden Samba | Samba |
| Bananeira | Brazilian funk |
| Anos Dourados | Bolero |
| My funny valentine | Jazz Ballad |
| Passo Firme | Afro-cuban Bossa |
| Desafinado | Brazilian Bossa |
| Bute | Salsa original |
| Batucada surgiu | Brazilian Bossa |
| ... | ... |