Unquestionably one of the premiere percussionists on the planet, Cyro Baptista’s new project, CHAMA, takes the audience on a surrealistic voyage around the world. Cyro is a frequent collaborator both on stage and in the studio with the likes of Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, Trey Anastasio, John Zorn, Laurie Anderson, Cassandra Wilson, Sting, the New York Philharmonic, the Kennedy Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and more. As you can see, Brazilian-born Baptista is one of the most sought-after players around. His visionary approach to music-making stresses inclusion, community and pushing past boundaries, while remaining refreshingly fun and totally accessible.