Banzé is a Brazilian term which is used with protest, they say Banzé to
cause a riot, to cause a scene, to be fierce, an uprising from what is
going on right now in the country.
Leopold Nunan aka Leo From Rio is a creative artist who has devoted his life to his passion for the arts, and now is his time to shine. This summer Leopold will bring the dance to you with his debut official release ‘Banzé’ via Wile Out with support of subversive digilabel Latino Resiste
‘Banzé’ is a homage to Brazil and all it’s beauty and grandiosity, which will be officially premiered at the legendary ‘Long Beach Pride’ festival Saturday May the 18th, that Leopold will be headlining the Dance stage.
From Rio with love, Leopold Nunan brings us his debut single release which features Samba legend ‘Beto Brown’ called ‘Banzé’ off his soon to be releases EP via Global Club Music label ‘Wile Out’ on May the 18th.
The single is a global dance track which brings all the elements of Brazilian culture from all over the country, sampling a native Brazilian flute, favela funk Tamborzão, lots of Beat-box vocals, Miami Bass breakbeat and some Samba percussion to bring together a song of strength and unity for all to enjoy on the dance floor.
Banzé is a homage to the beauty and charm of the Brazilian people and its culture as well as the mesmerizing Copacabana beach. Leopold wants to unite us all and say that we are all in this together no matter what we say or do, this is our right to live the way we are, you cannot change who we are.
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