Berlin, Germany
Try to imagine a group with "cross-over vibes", transcending multiple genres, using traditional rhythms from around the world, and sounding super contemporary. NAPALMA is a Berlin-based WorldBeat project that mixes Afro-Brazilian sounds and percussions, electronic beats, brass, and eclectic vocals, creating a groovy explosion, conceived with a unique and original formula that started in Brazil in 2004.
Brazilian Cid Travaglia is the driving force and co-producer behind the electronic programming, percussionist, and curator putting together a network of different vocalists and musicians. In concerts & in studio, NAPALMA is a dynamic and collaborative project. while maintaining the multicultural identity and energy for the dance floors.
Currently, they have been working together with Senegalese singer Abass Ndiaye, that brought lyrics in Wolof, influences, and melodies from West Africa, and with the Brazilian singer, DJ, and percussionist DA MATTA.