Brazilian Big-Beat, world-groove music. Scott Kettner historically brings together the legendary Maracatu Naçao ("Nation") Estrela Brilhante from Recife, Brazil with his Brooklyn-based group Nation Beat in the first ever cross-cultural collaboration with a full Maracatu ensemble. The result is in an explosive debut CD that made its way to #1 on Rolling Stone's "hot picks" list in Brazil! Featuring rhythm master Jorge Martins, Frank London, Rob Curto and many more.

10% of proceeds from this album are going to Maracatu Naçao Estrela Brilhante for the development and preservation of arts and culture in Recife, Brazil.
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