Barracwda

We are a Cardiff based Afro Brazilian percussion band, fusing samba with funk, reggae and jungle.
From the roots of Brazil, to the drums in your soul.

[Barracwda @barracwda]

CHECK IT! Our new promotional video is ready for y'all to feast your eyes and ears 🙌

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks as we'll be announcing where we'll be playing this year!

#cardiff #caerydd #community #samba

[Parc Bute @parcbute]

Croeso i Blackweir @barracwda. Band samba cymunedol o Gaerdydd yw #barracwda – cysylltwch â nhw o ran creu sŵn ar nos Fawrth a chysylltwch â #parcbute ynglŷn â llogi ein lleoedd ar gyfer sesiynau ymarfer eich grŵp tra bydd lleoliadau dan do ar gau!

[Bute Park @buteparkcardiff]

Welcome to Blackweir @barracwda !!
These guys are a community samba band from #cardiff contact them about making some noise on a Tuesday night and contact #butepark about hiring our spaces for your group rehearsals and practices while indoor venues are closed!! @cardiffcouncil

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Big up @OfficialHuey for this Brazilian sweetness! What a playlist 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[Grassroots Cardiff @GrassrootsCF10]

.@homelesswrldcup was an unforgettable experience. Lots of highs including: Baby Roots attending, @PedalEmporium and their pedal powered things, @barracwda drumming workshops, & @radioplatfform interviewing @michaelsheen #YouthWorkWeek2020 #YouthWorkWales

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Announcement on Brazil & Beyond 2020 at @GlobeCardiff

[Barracwda @barracwda]

We're also waiting to hear from our booking company about Brazil Night on the 28th. More info to follow when we have it.

Look after yourselves, we'll see you soon!

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Couple of announcements in these uncertain times.

Given the current situation, all practice sessions are postponed until further notice 😔

(🎨 by the delightful peopleiveloved, check out her IG!)

[Barracwda @barracwda]

@_willwright @matt_lissack 👋 Give us a shout on FB if you like!

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Only 4 weeks to go until we takeover The Globe 🎉🎉🎉

Get your tickets while they're still available! #IndependentCardiff

https://t.co/qS28lqoGyA

[The Globe @GlobeCardiff]

Afro-Brazilian & Samba percussion collective @barracwda bring soul-shaking South American rhythms to Brazil & Beyond on March 28th. All tickets proceeds will go to Oasis Cardiff 💃

Tickets: https://t.co/MfCVZDSkYk

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Tomorrow night we're playing at @InkspotCardiff as part of the fantastic Refugee Rhythms by @STARCardiff1 💃🎉

Methu aros i chwarae fel rhan o'r noson elusennol Refugee Rhythms yfori, dewch lawr i Inkspott 🌍🙌

[The Globe @GlobeCardiff]

Afro-Brazilian & Samba percussion collective @barracwda bring soul-shaking South American rhythms to Brazil & Beyond on March 28th. All tickets proceeds will go to Oasis Cardiff 💃

Tickets: https://t.co/MfCVZDSkYk

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Oh yes 🙌 Thrilled to be playing @NewportRising again this year - last year's lantern march was so cool!

Only a few weeks to go until this one, so jot it down in your diaries now 👌

[Newport Rising @NewportRising]

Excited to announce that the fantastic @TinShedTheatre will be igniting the march on 2nd November at this year's Newport Rising Festival, with @barracwda and followed by @JoeKellyMusic @selenaitc @sovietleeds and @RustyShackleUK at the @westgatehotelNP #porthour #newportrising

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Catch us playing this Friday at @CHBridgend for Brazil Night! We'll be performing alongside @OrganisedKaosYC 🎉👌

Dewch i'n weld nos Wener yma ym Mhen Y Bont ar gyfer noson o gerddoriaeth Brasil, yn ogystal â perfformiad gan Organised Kaos 🇧🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Barracwda @barracwda]

We are so excited about representing the Welsh samba scene at #Tambor in October!

11 amazing bands from across the UK descend on Bristol, get your tickets already 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥁🙌
https://t.co/N8uWGBwGoL

[BBC Wales News @BBCWalesNews]

An estimated 15,000 people have taken part in the 20th #PrideCymru 🌈
https://t.co/zpaYLLfnbT

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Yes Pride! Yes Cardiff! That was sunny samba at its proudest ☀️🙌🌈

[Jane Nicholls @drjanenicholls]

Samba in the sun ☀️🌈
@barracwda #PrideCymru #StillProud

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Here's a little photo of us after we played the @CCHACorporate resident's BBQ in Tremorfa last weekend, it was great to celebrate out in the sun in the local community 🙌☀️😁

[Grassroots Cardiff @GrassrootsCF10]

.@barracwda have joined us again today #Cardiff2019HWC

[Barracwda @barracwda]

Says 😏

Means 👋🙏

[Barracwda @barracwda]

See you at practice next week then, is it? 😏

[michael sheen 💙 @michaelsheen]

Has anyone ever been happier to bang a very small drum? #smallpleasures