Brazilian Nites

Brazilian Summer Festival

 

Percussion is the pulse of this year’s festival.Olodum, from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, is the group that created samba reggae, combining Brazilian samba with Jamaican reggae, merengue and salsa. They drew inspiration, both musically and ideologically, from Bob Marley. In 2010 the 23-member percussion and dance ensemble marks the 30th year of bringing their brand of Afro-Brazilian culture to the world.