BIRD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Stemming from Brazil's SĂŁo Paulo, Bixiga 70 is an exciting brass and percussion-based instrumental dance ensemble that combines jazz, funk, and Afro-Brazilian music, incorporating elements from dub, reggae, electronics, cumbia, carimbo, Ethio-jazz, and samba. The name Bixiga 70 is taken from a vibrant neighbourhood in downtown SĂŁo Paulo. Organic, ritualistic, and sometimes even primal, the bandâs music appeals to those who seek out mental and physical freedom.