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The Groove Under the Groove

The Groove Under the Groove

★ 8.5/10•2026•1h 30m•10•Documentary•Music

An intimate look at the life and career of Paulinho da Costa, the most recorded percussionist in music history. The documentary explores his unique rhythmic language and his collaboration with legendary icons.

Oscar Rodrigues Alves · Director

Bob Markela · Writer

Oscar Rodrigues Alves · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 30m
LanguagePT
Release DateMar 6, 2026

Actors

Paulinho da Costa

Paulinho da Costa

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

George Benson

George Benson

Ray Parker Jr.

Ray Parker Jr.

Lalo Schifrin

Lalo Schifrin

Verdine White

Verdine White

Maurice White

Maurice White

will.i.am

will.i.am

Alcione

Alcione

Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos

Lani Hall

Stewart Levine

John Barnes

João Bosco

João Bosco

Bill Withers

Bill Withers

Humberto Gatica

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