Legendary Brazilian trio and “samba doido” pioneers Azymuth are set to make
their anticipated return to Australia this October and November. Proudly
presented by Destroy All Lines, the group will be joined by acclaimed Nu-Bossa
star Sabrina Malheiros, who has become one of Brazil’s most distinctive and
beloved contemporary voices.
Azymuth last made their way down under in 2022, joined by genre-blending
Brazilian icon Marcos Valle, where they performed to sold-out crowds in Sydney
and Melbourne including three back-to-back shows at the Night Cat, plus a very
special appearance at WOMADelaide for the festival’s 30th anniversary.
The group most notably forged the exhilarating “samba doido” genre in the
1970s - a unique fusion of jazz-funk and samba that has carved out their
reputation as one of Brazil’s most influential bands. Across their 50 year career,
Azymuth have produced over thirty records, collaborated across genres with the
likes of 4hero, Madlib, Jazzanova and more, and had their music sampled and
remixed across dancefloors and DJ sets worldwide. Earlier this year they
released Marca Passo, their first full-length studio album since
2016’s Fênix, presenting a masterful blend of their signature samba‐funk grooves
reimagined with fresh electronic textures.
On stage, Azymuth remain a formidable musical force. Their live performances
vibrate with the full spectrum of expressionist funk, cosmic improvisations, and
immaculate musicianship, justifying their enduring title as the world’s greatest
three-man orchestra. Staying true to their roots while evolving with each new
recording, Azymuth’s journey from samba doido pioneers to global electronic
ambassadors is unrivaled in depth and longevity.
The upcoming tour will mark Sabrina Malheiros’ first performances in
Australia, gracing audiences with her elegant fusion of samba, PBD, nu-boss and
soulful broken beats. Sabrina’s musical roots run deep - as the daughter of
Azymuth founding member and bassist Alex Malherios, her upbringing instilled in
her a passion for music and performance that paved the way for a career that
seamlessly bridges Brazilian musical traditions with global dancefloor
sensibilities. In 2005, Sabrina released her debut album Equilibria, a creative and
undeniably fresh take on bossa nova, enriched by electronic textures and neo-
soul warmth. Her follow up works New Morning (2008), Dreaming
(2011), and Clareia (2017) further cemented her rise as one of Brazil’s most
exciting and innovative new artists.
Over the past two decades, Sabrina has performed at leading venues and
festivals across Europe, Asia, and South America, building a loyal audience
