Batuque’n’Roll

⭐ Batuque’n’Roll brings together the percussion of Carnival blocks with the repertoire of international Rock and Pop on the stage of Sala Nelson Pereira dos Santos. Created by musician and educator Rafael Marcolino, the project blends surdos, snare drums, and Brazilian rhythms with arrangements of bands like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Coldplay. Get your ticket!

Highlights
🥁 A rhythmic fusion of Carnival block drumming and classics from international Pop and Rock
🎸 Repertoire featuring reinterpretations of songs by bands such as the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, U2, the Beatles, and Coldplay
🎶 Opening performance by Duocefalo, an original project in a bass and percussion format
👨‍🎨 Direction and creation by Rafael Marcolino, co-founder of the Oficina de Música da Sinfônica Ambulante

General Info
📅 Date: September 22nd, 2026 🕛 Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Sala Nelson Pereira dos Santos
👤 Age requirement: all ages
♿ Accessibility: the seats numbered "2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14" in row "O" are reserved for wheelchair users

Description
The Batuque’n’Roll show presents a concept that blends traditional Brazilian Carnival percussion with arrangements of international Rock and Pop. The debut performance features instruments like surdos and snare drums playing national rhythms alongside guitar riffs from songs in the global repertoire. The opening act is by Duocefalo, consisting of bass and percussion, performing an original repertoire with influences from jazz, fusion, and elements of progressive music. Both projects are by Rafael Marcolino. Get your spot now!