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Hi Energy Acoustic Samba Drumming for parades, parties, festivals. In fact, any event that would benefit from a dose of Latin samba energy.
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Samba band
Leicester
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Based centrally in Leicester & happy to travel within a 100 mile radius, our samba percussionists bring energy and excitement to a wide variety of live events. We're a large band (typically 15-20 players) and we're very loud. We offer a set of up to 40 minutes and each of our pieces lasts 5-7 minutes. We're often booked to lead parades, to play at festivals or to draw a crowd for a launch. We perform indoors and outdoors (weather permitting); and can play static or in procession. As well as performing ourselves, we can teach you how to play samba music through our custom workshops which typically run for 10-20 participants and last 90-120 mins.

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Sambando's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Hannah K
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Sambando played with such enthusiasm and gave it their all at our lantern parade. They're a very friendly, professional band with great communication skills. I'd book them again in a heartbeat.

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1 year ago

We thoroughly enjoyed playing for the lantern festival. A wonderful festive event, very professionally organised by Hannah and her team. Although we were one of a number of entertainments booked for the festival we were taken great care of, had our own chaperone throughout the evening and had a brilliant time. We look forward to playing again for the festival in the future.

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Raina H
1 year ago, for a Charity event in Leicester
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5 out of 5

Sambando were fantastic - they brought lots of great energy to the event and our runners really enjoyed their performance. The team are always a delight to work with.

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Jacqui H
1 year ago, for a Charity event in Overseal
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Sambando brings the beat to our event. Fantastic effort in the parade and in the arena. everybody loves the sound and the energy Sambando brings to our yearly event. thanks for being totally amazing.

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Sambando's Song list

Samba Reggae pieces such as:
Dudu's Reggae
Reggae Noel
Classic Samba pieces such as:
Batucada
Cuban influenced such as:
Oya
Palm T
Modern funk influenced such as
Drum'n'Bass
Skip to the Bip
Sets tend to be
5-7 pieces
each 5-8 mins
So overall set can run 30-40mins
For processions
we tend to just run
1 extended piece
And then include
additional pieces
as part of
a stage set
We also offer:
open workshops
custom workshops

Sambando's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£395
Up to 2 hours£695
Up to 3 hours£995
Packages
Procession10 musicians
Lead procession up to 1 mile
£500
Stage set10 musicians
Stage set up to 40mins
£500
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Typically 10-20 players depending on availability.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Please contact to reconfirm/requote

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

No, sorry. Live percussion only.

How much time do you need to set up?

15 mins

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes we like to move and also lead processions of up to 1 mile.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We have a standard set. The exact choice of pieces depends on player availability.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We do not require PA or lighting.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We usually play a standard set.
Musicianship
Genres:
Samba, Brazilian music, Cuban music
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Event types:
Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show
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