Xocô furiously fuses sounds and styles with his percussive and propulsive new single Constança — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The debut single from the Toronto artist and his upcoming self-titled album, Constança is a celebration of Afro Indigenous Brazilian culture and folklore. The song captures the essence of Brazilian street parties, where rhythms like Frevo reign supreme, and the air is filled with an infectious sense of joy and nostalgia. Constança pays homage to folkloric heroes like Curupira, Saci Pererê, Comadre Florzinha and Caboclo de Lança, while also expressing a deep longing for home and the wonder of childhood.
Xocô — aka Mestre Sérgio Xocolate — is on a mission to bridge the cultural and musical gaps, bringing the vibrant traditions of Afro Indigenous Brazilian rhythms into the contemporary music scene. With his eponymous album he offers a powerful blend of traditional percussion, psychedelic rock, punk, reggae, metal and hard rock.
Born in Brazil, Xocolate initiated the Xocô project, an embodiment of explosive fusion music, on the shores of Turtle Island South. The project took root and flourished in Toronto on Turtle Island North. Xocô is more than just music; it’s a cultural exchange, a musical journey, and an homage to Sérgio’s heritage.
Xocolate is a multi-talented artist recognized internationally for his contributions to music, culture and education. He is a master teacher of Capoeira, an award-winning composer, singer-songwriter and percussionist. He embodies the spirit of preserving Afro Indigenous Brazilian heritage while forging new musical frontiers.
Check out Constança above and below, and find Xocô on his website.
