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Baianá
Electronic · 2019

Baianá

Bakermat

High-energy house rework of Brazilian body percussion. A sun-drenched festival anthem defined by syncopated vocal chants and driving, polished rhythmic layers.

October 31, 2019 · B1 Recordings

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Baianá is a masterclass in the fusion of organic folk traditions and high-gloss European electronic production. At its core, the track is a celebration of rhythm, taking the intricate body percussion and vocal chanting of the Brazilian group Barbatuques and transplanting it onto a modern house foundation. The result is a piece of music that feels both ancient and cutting-edge, utilizing the primal appeal of the human voice as a percussive instrument to drive a high-energy dancefloor experience.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the dry, rhythmic vocal chant into the explosion of the house beat and bassline
the way the syncopated vocal hook layers over itself to create a wall of rhythmic sound
the brief melodic synth breakdown that provides a moment of airy suspension before the final percussive surge
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How does Baianá sound next to the rest of Bakermat's catalogue?

Chanting+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into chanting than the rest of the catalogue.

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