Queijo Processado (Processed Cheese) are a group of percussionists with a samba related background who have decided to put their own twist on the samba genre, mixing up a variation of styles and adding some fun to the mix.
We perform Samba, Funk, Samba Reggae, Reggae, Pop, Blues and whatever takes our fancy.
Oxford BOP Samba started in 2003 during the British No War on Iraq campaign. Originally an ad-hoc junk band, we now have a full set of traditional samba percussion drums and a friendly and growing membership. BOP Samba is part of the global Rhythms of Resistance network of activist samba bands.
Republic of Swing play samba as powerfully and authentically as possible, with ‘Coraçao’ and with respect and love for the inspirational rhythms of Brazil.