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Percussion Instruments: South America
	Berimbau Brazil Learn more (Rhythmweb.com)		Atabaque Brazil Learn more (Bmpar.com.br)
	Cuica Brazil Learn more (CongaPlace.com)		Cajon Peru Learn more (Rhythmatism.com)
	Alfaia Brazil Learn more (Cox.net)		Surdo Brazil Learn more (Cox.net)
	Timbal Brazil Learn more (CarnavalSF.com)		Tantan Brazil Learn more (DrumDojo.com)
	Tamborim Brazil Learn more (CarnavalSF.com)		Pandeiro Brazil Learn more (NScottRobinson.com)

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Links: South American Drumming Info
A Word About Surdos	San Diego California	Brian hosts an excellent site devoted to the surdo bass drum of Brazil.
Candombe.com	Montevideo Uruguay	This is the place to learn about the Afro-Uruguayan rhythm caled Candombe!
Emilio Benevides	San Francisco California	Emilio Benevides offers very useful info on Brazilian instruments and rhythms. He also offers workshops on Brazilian dance, percussion and culture.
Maria-Brazil	Miami Beach Florida	Maria-Brazil was the first Web site dedicated to Brazilian popular culture developed in the United States (in July of 1995). Good sections on the roots of Brazilian music.
Rhythmweb (Brazil)	Texas	Extensive grassroots network exploring many different drum cultures as well as emerging artists. This link page focuses on Brazil.

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