Be-Bom is one of the most innovative acts to come out of Portugal since that da Gama guy.

With their first DVD only out this week, Be-Dom is making a fast name for themselves in Portugal. The six members of this Porto based group mix performance art with music composed entirely on instruments made of found materials. Here’s a peek at three of their frenetic, feel-good performances.

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Want to hear about more interesting musicians? Meet Aaron Appleton (currently on a worldwide quest to mix anthropology with world music) and Jamie Catto, one half of the ultimate world music project 1 Giant Leap.

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About The Author

Tom Gates

Tom is a wayward writer based in Los Angeles. He has served as Editor for both Matador Nights and Life. He loves to go far, far away whenever possible. He is also pretending to be a third person right now and is obviously writing his own bio. He knows that you knew that, despite the deft maneuvering of pronouns.

  • http://musictravelwrite.wordpress.com Michelle

    Portugal’s Stomp! Very cool.

  • http://nancythegnomette.com Nancy

    Sweet. Innovative and ecological.

  • http://www.freeflow.pt Miguel

    Thank you very much for your kindness, Tom!

    It was a pleasure for us to be part of your great world´s adventure.

    Miguel
    be-dom

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