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The Afro-Bahian rhythmic roots translated into the harmonization of jazz. This is the music suggestion of the multi-award-winning big band Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz. His compositions are based on the keys and rhythmic drawings of the so-called Bahian Percussive Universe, with references to percussive associations such as Ilê Aiyê and Olodum, Sambas do Recôncavo and the sacred cult of Candomblé. It was the winner of the 28th Brazilian Music Award in the categories of best instrumental album, best instrumental group and best arranger. The award-winning album was A Saga da Travessia (2017, Sesc), a record with its interpretation of the black diaspora and highlights the tragedy of African peoples as a starting point for the creation of a new culture. The compositions are by Letieres Leite, who explains: “The album talks about the moment of the arrival of free African people who were enslaved and brought to Salvador, but not with a submissive and tragic vision, but with an empowered perspective”.

“One of the most intense showcases of Bahian artistic inspiration” Caetano Veloso