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.[1]
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".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Cyro Baptista except as indicated
Amir Ziv, Cabello Rolim, Kim Tamango,
Kristina Kanders,
Max Pollak, Sabina Ciari, Tim Keiper, Tisza Coelho, Tomer Tzur, Viva de Concini, Ze Mauricio - percussion, vocals, Lisette Santiago-vocals and percussion