Most Popular
Recent Blog Posts
Five Things You Might Not Know You Like About NASCAR
Sat Nov 21, 1:48 PM
Assault, Car Theft Looks Suspiciously Like a Beer Commercial
Fri Nov 20, 5:19 PM
George Levin Was Rothstein's Whale
Sun Nov 22, 9:26 AM
Rothstein Feeder George Levin's Ugly Past
Sat Nov 21, 12:30 PM
PRL Euro Cafe in Hollywood: Curious Beers and Curious-er Patrons
Sat Nov 21, 8:00 AM
Q&A with Cassy, Playing at the Electric Pickle on Saturday
Fri Nov 20, 3:00 PM
Doggie Bag: This Week in Charlie
Fri Nov 20, 11:45 AM
Weekend Blog Wrap: Thanksgiving Edition
Fri Nov 20, 10:45 AM
National Features >
City Pages
Michele Bachmann, Unmuzzled
You don't need to read Sarah Palin's book to hear the ravings of a mad woman.
By Matt Snyders
Miami New Times
Pimp Daddy
The rise and fall of a chubby sex-cult leader.
By Natalie O'Neill
Riverfront Times
Babe 'n' Arms
Tom was a hot-tempered cross-dresser with a garage full of guns--and then he became Rachel.
By Nicholas Phillips
Dallas Observer
The Fight for Texas
Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison are locked in a battle over the soul of the GOP. They're also running for governor.
By Sam Merten
Walk the Skank
Share
By Ernest Barteldes
Published on June 24, 2009 at 12:00am
Though mostly unknown to international audiences, Skank is one of the most revered rock bands in their native Brazil, owing to their catchy songs and fiery shows. Lead vocalist (and main lyricist) Samuel Rosa is a charismatic frontman who is outspoken about his political beliefs and his passion for soccer - all of which are themes for some of their most successful songs, such as "E Uma Partida de Futebol" ("Soccer Game") and "Escravo" ("Slave").
Formed in 1991, Skank is heavily influenced by bands like UB40 and the Wailers (the band's name was taken from Bob Marley's "Easy Skanking"). But they are also inspired by Brazilian soul artists like Jorge Benjor and Tim Maia, who fused the American sounds of Sly Stone and George Clinton with the rhythmical patterns of samba. They are currently touring in support of their fifteenth release, Estandarte, released in late 2008.
The show kicks off at 11 p.m. at Club Cinema, at 3251 N. Federal Hwy. in Pompano Beach. Tickets cost $49 to $59. Call 305-342-3180, or visit skankusa.com.
Sat., June 27, 11 p.m., 2009
Now Click This
