The Groove Under the Groove (2026)
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.
Director: Oscar Rodrigues Alves
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Paulinho da Costa as |
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Quincy Jones as |
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George Benson as |
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Ray Parker, Jr. as |
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Lalo Schifrin as |
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Verdine White as |
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Maurice White as |
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will.i.am as |
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Alcione as |
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Roberto Carlos as |
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Lani Hall as |
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Stewart Levine as |
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John Barnes as |
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João Bosco as |
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Bill Withers as |
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Humberto Gatica as |
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João Marcello Bôscoli as |
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Herb Alpert as |
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Ivete Sangalo as |
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Carlinhos Brown as |
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Zeca Pagodinho as |
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Mauro Diniz as |
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Monarco as |
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Noca da Portela as |
| Directing | Oscar Rodrigues Alves | Director |
| Writing | Bob Markela | Writer |
| Writing | Oscar Rodrigues Alves | Writer |
| Production | Paulinho da Costa | Producer |
| Production | Oscar Rodrigues Alves | Producer |
| Production | Alan Terpins | Producer |
| Production | Eric Acher | Executive Producer |
| Production | Fabio Igel | Executive Producer |
| Production | Nathaniel Greene | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Oscar Rodrigues Alves | Editor |