Beat the Donkey


Beat the Donkey is an album by percussionist Cyro Baptista, which marked the debut of his rotating percussion and dance ensemble that would become known as Beat the Donkey, which was released on the Tzadik label in 2002.

Reception

Michael G. Nastos of Allmusic said "There is no real core band, but rather a Gypsy circus loose association with Baptista clearly the madcap ringleader. Brazilian music can be the center of Beat the Donkey, but also Balkan sounds, nomadic music, rock and funk, and a festive attitude that surely appeals to summertime outdoor merrymaking".

Track listing

All compositions by Cyro Baptista except as indicated
  1. "Caranguejo Estrela Brilhante" - 4:44
  2. "Sapo and the Prince" - 2:29
  3. "Cyrandeiro" - 4:23
  4. "Sweet Cuica" - 2:15
  5. "O Canto da Ema" - 3:46
  6. "Parar de Fumar" - 4:19
  7. "Rio de Jakarta" - 5:08
  8. "Tapping the Stars" - 2:49
  9. "Anastacia" - 2:38
  10. "Mr. Bugaloo" - 3:23
  11. "Ama" - 3:27
  12. "Funk I" - 8:33

Personnel