New band member announcement! ⭐️ Please welcome percussionist and party queen Neda Rahmani @neda.world_ to The Cat Empire family! Born in Iran to Persian and Mauritian parents, Neda came to Australia enjoying the freedom to perform. Her love of language and community has connected her to Afro and Brazilian drumming cultures in Australia and around the world. Neda is a dear old friend of The Cat Empire crew and has played with some of the biggest names in world music. We can’t wait for you to see her light up the stage and turbo charge the rhythmic edge of the band. . . . . . #thecatempire #brazilianpercussion #newmusic #samba #australianmusic #partyband #worldmusic #percussion #nedarahmani