mangue beat
what it is
The mangue bit or mangue beat movement is a cultural movement created circa 1991 in the city of Recife in Northeast Brazil in reaction to the cultural and economical stagnation of the city. The movement largely focuses on music.
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What is mangue beat?
The mangue bit or mangue beat movement is a cultural movement created circa 1991 in the city of Recife in Northeast Brazil in reaction to the cultural and economical stagnation of the city. The movement largely focuses on music.
What are good mangue beat albums to start with?
Try Bebadogroove vol. 01 by Mundo Livre S/A, Da Lama ao Caos by Chico Science & Nação Zumbi, Veraneio by Eddie, and Benedito Party by Zeff Matieli.
Who are some women making mangue beat?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/mangue-beat/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making mangue beat, from mainstream to underground.
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