The repinique was established in samba percussion in the 1950s. This drum was made out of wood with natural heads made from goatskin. Normally used in samba schools (percussion ensembles). It is tuned very high to produce a tone that cuts through the sound of the rest of the ensemble.

The Afoxé is a percussive instrument that is constructed with loops of a steel ball chain wrapped around a wide cylinder. The cylinder is fixed to a long, narrow, wooden or plastic handle. The player places his non-dominant hand on the metal chain, to provide pressure, while holding the wooden handle with the other hand and twisting the instrument back and forth as per the rhythmic pattern desired.

The Repique de Mão was created by percussionist Ubirani, musician of Fundo de Quintal, a legendar samba group in Brazil. The instrument was frequently used by other samba groups all around the country. Born from a drum Tom, the Repique de Mão allows the instrumentalist to “swing” over the beat of the song.

The cajón is a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, primarily played in Afro-Peruvian music, as well as contemporary music styles and genres. Three different models were used in the recording. Each one a distinct sonority.

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