“Quilombolas are descendants of slaves who escaped their slave plantations in Brazil. True to the spirit of their name, the Minneapolis band Quilombolas have a sense of defiance, and also a sense of freedom. The band’s style is passionate, satirical, and very entertaining. Blending Brazilian rhythms, hip-hop, Israeli melodies, and funk, Quilombolas create a unique sound with smart lyrics and a danceable beat."
-Sheila Regan, TC Daily Planet
"These guys are serious to the bone with cold-blooded chops. Their groove has a Band of Gypsys feel-–sharp, elemental funk with wizened, coat-pulling lyrics." -Dwight Hobbes, The Pulse
"The local quartet Quilombolas also draws inspiration from diverse sources...with a particular nod to the late Chico Science's Pernambucan mangue beat." -Rick Mason, City Pages
"The auditory equivalent of a really tasty fusion restaurant..."
-Rob van Alstyne, Metromix
Rockin' multicultural grooves for the conscious; diverse music for a diverse world.
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 can be heard 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. Welcome to the quilombo. If you join, you too may call yourself a quilombola...
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