Maracatu Pacífico
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Dedicated to studying and performing the music of Maracatu de Baque Virado of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Maracatu Pacifico is a percussion group dedicated to studying and performing the rhythms and songs of Maracatu de Baque Virado of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. We play both traditional maracatu Nação (our main influence is Estrela Brilhante do Recife) and the Bate Livre style of Maracatu Badia of Olinda. Our rehearsals are by invitation only, but everyone is always welcome to come and listen!
Rehearsal ended in this satisfying note, tu-maracatu!
We got together for a maracatu singing workshop with Jeremy Parker 🎤 so much gratitude for Jeremy’s teaching and for everyone sharing their beautiful voices in community!
What is Maracatu?
Hear from our very own —an inspiring musician rooted in Pernambuco, Brazil, and a valued member of the community. Paulo shares the history, spirit, and deeper meaning behind the rhythms that guide our work. 🥁✨
We’re grateful to learn, play, and grow together through voices like his.
12/02/2025
It’s a party, and we will maracatu!
Be sure you have Dec 14 on your calendar--big end of the year party, Festa de Fim de Ano 2025!
Kicking off the evening with some fantastic pagode, led by the great Jorge Alabe and guest musicians, including Brian Moran, Catia Lund, Naoyui, Brian Rice, and more!
Plus maracatu, samba reggae, bateria, Brazilian food, etc...
more details at https://www.facebook.com/events/825437006772909
11/30/2025
Maractu Pacifico will be there! Always a good time.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1419892866803855&id=100063494643785
Be sure you have Dec 14 on your calendar--big end of the year party, Festa de Fim de Ano 2025!
Kicking off the evening with some fantastic pagode, led by the great Jorge Alabe and guest musicians, including Brian Moran, Catia Lund, Naoyui, Brian Rice, and more!
Plus maracatu, samba reggae, bateria, Brazilian food, etc...
more details at https://www.facebook.com/events/825437006772909
2025
11/26/2025
We are so proud of being a part of 2025! . Thank you to Josue D'boa for all your work from your heart and soul putting the festival together!
11/09/2025
From : “Zumbi Festival is a community gathering of Black Consciousness, the power of community honoring Zumbi dos Palmares and all the leaders that unify and empower our community in the Bay Area. Zumbi dos Palmares was born free in the Palmares region of Brazil in the year 1655, the last of the military leaders of the Quilombo (Kimbundu word: "kilombo," of the North Mbundu Bantu language in Angola, meaning "warrior village or settlement") of Palmares. The Quilombo dos Palmares was a free society (free-born, maroons, or refugee slave), an old South American republic, which included the present-day Brazilian coastal state of Alagoas, Brazil. Today, Zumbi is known as one of the great historical leaders of Brazil. The event will highlight local artists and small business.”
Maracatu Pacífico is proud to be presenting some songs and rhythms from the maracatu naçãoes in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Sunday, November 23, 3pm to 7pm, come out and join in the celebration!
10/29/2025
Once again we will be taking part in the procession for Dia de los Mu***os in the Mission. Hope to see you there!
Opening with BrasArte at La Peña Cultural Center
axé and gratitude to all Pacifico percussionists and dancers.
08/24/2025
Maracatu Pacifico is proud to be a part of this tradition with BrasArte! We are performing at noon! Come join the celebration with us at La Peña Cultural Center
Learn more about Lavagem and the event here:
https://brasarte.com/brazilian-day-lavagem/
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