Many say the heart of every Samba School is their drum section. To keep it pumping in the right tempo, Mocidade Samba School’s 240 rhythmists obey the many hand swings, flicks, twists and pointing of their drum directors during the carnival parade. (AP Video by Lucas Dumphreys)
With just a flick of the wrist, watch how Rio’s drum maestros keep hundreds to the samba beat
Many say the heart of every Samba School is their drum section. To keep it pumping in the right tempo, Mocidade Samba School’s 240 rhythmists obey the many hand swings, flicks, twists and pointing of their drum directors during the carnival parade. (AP Video by Lucas Dumphreys)