This past week I watched the Samba Squad’s Drums We Love documentary on DVD and it was enjoyable.
I hope to get an interview with leader Rick Lazar and some members in the very near future.
Although a documentary, the DVD wisely contained several complete songs, so it also functioned as a mini-concert DVD.
It was the first time I heard them and I was impressed at the Brazilian beats which were infectious.
What made it more entertaining for me is that I went in thinking it would be just about drums which probably still would have been interesting. But in fact most of the numbers have vocal tracks – and stand up as songs in their own right.
Already aired on Vision TV and Bravo this DVD will be officially released at Lula Lounge Friday, Dec. 7.
Meanwhile, we’ll have an official review and story on this unique musical entourage which started out as a community Brazilian drumming group and is still anchored by regular folks from throughout the city.
