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On Uma Batida Diferente (A Different Beat), Bossacucanova successfully continue the mission they started with their previous Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees releases, Revisited Classics (1998) and Brasilidade (2001), updating the classic samba and bossa nova sound and bringing it to a contemporary audience. Produced, performed and recorded in Rio de Janeiro by the trio during the first half of 2004, this new release features an incredible array of special guests. From the classic sound of key figures from the original bossa nova generation such as guitarist/songwriter Roberto Menescal (Bossacucanova's Marcio's own father) and Marcos Valle to the modern beats and production of label-mates Zuco 103 The album also features the samba soul grooves and vocals of Trio Mocotó and a rare appearance by the amazing Orlann Divo Also present are a couple members of the new generation of acclaimed singer/songwriters, Celso Fonseca and Adriana Calcanhoto Uma Batida Diferente is the culmination of years of research and love for the past, the present, and the future of Brazilian music.