Banzé is the vision of Leopold Nunan, together with Emmy Nominee Billy Clift they developed a visual masterpiece that touches on the subject of what’s going on right now in Brazil, with the current right wing political takeover. It is inspired on a real Los Angeles character ‘Morena Santos’ a political activist who uses her talent as a samba dancer to empower women from all over the world.

The music video takes place in two countries USA and Brazil. We chose to use Copacabana beach and the famous sinuous black and white stoned boardwalk as the setting in Brazil, and in the United States we chose to use “East Jesus” located in Slab City or “The Slabs” which is known as the lay free place in the US as the backdrop to give the feeling that we are lost in this lawless land filled with sculptures, abandoned cars, old military plane, all in an open yard gallery.

In this music video we pay homage to the native americans of Brazil, we are honored to announce the presence of Inuia Kamaiura Amaru from Xingu, a Brazilian native tribe member from Mato Grosso. He is the focus of the video with the flute sounds symbolising unity! We want to raise awareness about the oppression going on with this minority group of natives, so that their voice can be heard, the Brazilian native people are suffering a lot under the current right wing Brazilian president.

Art for Leopold is a platform where he can express himself, it is an escape for him, it is his way to scream, it is his outlet to bring joy to all.

From Rio with love, Leopold Nunan brings us his debut single release which features Samba legend ‘Beto Brown’ called ‘Banzé’ off his soon to be releases EP via Global Club Music label ‘Wile Out’ on May the 18th. Banzé is a Brazilian term which is used with protest, they say Banzé to cause a riot, to cause a scene, to be fierce, an uprising from what is going on right now in the country. The single is a global dance track which brings all the elements of Brazilian culture from all over the country, sampling a native Brazilian flute, favela funk Tamborzão, lots of Beat-box vocals, Miami Bass breakbeat and some Samba percussion to bring together a song of strength and unity for all to enjoy on the dance floor.

Banzé is a homage to the beauty and charm of the Brazilian people and its culture as well as the mesmerizing Copacabana beach. Leopold wants to unite us all and say that we are all in this together no matter what we say or do, this is our right to live the way we are, you cannot change who we are.

Banzé

Vou fazer Banzé

Vou mostrar no pé

Vou dar pra morena tudo tudo que ela quer


A praia é bonita

A praia é bacana

Me sinto um índio em Copacabana, bana bana.


Banze es una fiesta

Un Ritmo, una loucura

Me pone a bailar

Bajando hasta el suelo

Bajano hasta el suelo

Bailamos todos

Sabroso Caliente

Banze Banze de Copacabana

Un samba funk

Que vien De Rio

Una invencion de Copacabana

Banze Banze de Copacabana

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Songwriter, Lyrics: Beto Brown
Music producer: Donatinho

Banze the music video:

Directed and edited by Billy Clift
Executive Production: Leopold Nunan
Costume design and styling: Caroline Darrieux
Samba Costumes: Sydney Maria

Dancers:
Sonaria Curtis, Andreia Ferraz and Sydney Maria

Brazil crew:
Lead: Inuia Amaru (Xingu) and Beto Brown
Dancers: Severo Idd e Iguinho Idd Pontes (Imperadores da Danca)
Cameras: Luis Felipe Romano
Producao: Andrea Pantaleao

Stills: Beth Ferreira

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