EVENT DATES: SEPT 30 – OCT 2, 2011 CONFIRMED GUESTS INCLUDE: Contra-Mestre Andre’ (New York, NY), Professor Sabidinho (Madison, WI), Instructor Brucutu (Chicago, IL), Instructor Mosca (Madison, WI), Graduado Montanha (New York, NY), Graduado Vagalume (Miami, FL), Graduado Sapo (Milwaukee,…
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Brazilian Martial Art Group, Motumbaxé Capoeira to Hold Annual Batizado in New York City
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NEW YORK, NY: On Saturday, June 25th, 2011, New Yorkers will have a rare opportunity to see the legacy of Brazilian slavery and resistance up close at the annual Batizado (or “baptism”) celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira (pronounced…
AfroBrazilFest 2011 – Day 5
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AfroBrazilFest 2011, a week-long festival, continues… Today’s events include dining and performances. The evening concludes with a party at Fur Nightclub for great entertainment, live music and dancing! Tonight’s Schedule of Events: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Culinary Tasting…
AfroBrazilFest 2011 Opening Celebration
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Opening Celebration (Day 2 of AfroBrazilFest 2011) When: Tuesday, June 7 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Price: Free Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the African roots of Brazilian culture. Receive…
Documentary Film Fest at Howard University
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Documentary Film Fest (Day 1 of AfroBrazilFest 2011) When: Monday, June 6 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Howard University/L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium Cost: Free Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the…
Afro-Brazilian Arts & Cultural Heritage Festival in DC: June 6 – 12, 2011
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AfroBrazilFest 2011 is a week-long festival from June 6-12 in Washington, DC celebrating the vibrant links between Brazilian and African culture. Monday, June 6, 2011: Documentary Film Fest at Howard University/L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium Tuesday, June 7, 2011: Opening…