Maracatu Nação
Brazilian musical genre / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maracatu Nação, also known as Maracatu de Baque Virado, is a type of maracatu, a musical rhythm, dance and ritual of religious syncretism that originated in the state of Pernambuco. It is the oldest Afro-Brazilian rhythm.[1]
It is composed by a percussive musical group that follows a royal parade. The bands present a spectacle full of symbolism and marked by aesthetic richness and musicality. The most important moment is when groups parade and perform in the streets during Carnival.[2]