the genre is usually played with a medium tempo ranging from 90-120 beats per minute -  instruments used in order to create the unique sound include the bass drum (surdos), the caixa, and the repinique.

modern acts to watch out for include timbalada, who are responsible for developing samba-reggae further during the 1990s - singers such as daniela mercury, margareth menezes, and armandinho are also worth a listen.