BEAT THAT

Beat That (battilo, colpiscilo) è una originale band di percussioniste scozzesi, diretta da Erin Scrutton. Con i loro 20 tamburi che riflettono una tipica formazione di samba brasiliana, suonano ritmi tribali africani e puro sound sudamericano: un crogiuolo di musica e cultura. La band si è esibita per la prima volta con soli sei elementi in un festival multietnico nel 1992. Da allora le Beat That hanno partecipato a festival, eventi e trasmissioni televisive, in Gran Bretagna e Olanda. Il primo gennaio 2000 sono state protagoniste delle celebrazioni per il millennio allo Stirling Castle della loro città, riprese dalle tv di tutto il mondo.

Beat That is a women's drumming band from Scotland. They play rootsy African rhythms and sassy South American sounds - a cultural melting pot. The instruments reflect a classic Brazilian samba line-up. "The band has been performing since six of the founding members drummed at a multi-cultural festival in 1992. Since then, Beat That has led processions and starred in festivals and events across the UK, in Dublin and Amdsterdam. They appeared live on Dutch TV and led Millennium celebrations at Stirling Castle in their home town, an event broadcast across the world on 1 January 2000." Pics attached. Below are short descriptions of each. Erin: "Erin Scrutton is the musical director and leader of the band. An accomplished musician, she regularly works with artists at an international level." TV: "Beat That play live on TV in Amsterdam" Group: "Beat That line up" Surdos: "Bass drums drive the pulse of the music" Tams: "Short sharp shock sound from the tambarims"