Dec.4, 2009
Timbalada, the legendary Salvador band created by Rocked by Trio Mr. Brown, which will celebrate its 12th anniversary in 2010, the bloco parades on the Barra-Ondina Circuit. Denny, the lead singer; nine percussionists; four brass players; two backing vocals; a keyboard player; and a guitar player keep up the pace as the crowd jumps and dances along the Salvador seaside. The bloco is a three-time winner of Troféu Bahia Folia. The support structure includes security, an emergency unit, a bar and portable toilets. Friday, Feb.12 on Circuito Barra-Ondina. Start at 2:30 p.m. Central do Carnaval is selling parade passes with abadás (parade outfits) for R$330 for each day. Timbalada, born in the Candeal district in Salvador, is one of Brazil's best-known success stories musically and in social impact. One of the many fruits of Carlinhos Brown's projects, the band equals community involvement and pride. In Brazil, Timbalada has released 12 CDs and a DVD, Timbalada ao Vivo, with 14 live recordings. To get their music abroad, you can choose some of their top hit CDs, featuring watershed songs such as "Beija-Flor" or "Papá Papet".Carnival 2010 Schedule:
Carnival Saturday, Feb.13 on Circuito Barra-Ondina. Start at 4 p.m.Parade Prices:
Timbalada: Feel the Power!
