“Radical folk,” “subversive folk,” or “chameleonic sounds” are expressions that Uxu Kalhus, whose name is a kind of phonetic transcription of Os Chocalhos (The Cowbells), rightly uses to define themselves. And rightly so, because, starting from melodies, forms, and lyrics of the Portuguese dance tradition, such as the malhão, viras, corridinhos, mazurkas, and chotiças, their sound is imbued with the tribal force of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, the urban communication philosophy of hip-hop and raggamuffin', and the sensual cadence of Caribbean music with touches of jazz and ska, in a fascinating musical melting pot that continues to surprise with every shifting moment. Didgeridoo sounds and powerful electric guitar riffs combine with bouzoukis, percussion, flutes... Eclecticism, versatility, passion, energy, and a unique originality. An exhilarating musical offering that they have already taken to countless stages and which is captured in two memorable albums: A revolta dos badalos (The Revolt of the Clappers) and Transumâncias groove, in addition to their live DVD celebrating 10 years of Folk in Portuguese, released at the end of 2010. Translated from: https://cantarranacorps.blogspot.com/2011/06/uxu-kalhus.html
