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, WI) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Thursday, Sept. 29: 7pm, Sage Martial Arts Academy Friday, Sept....
// 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 Capo-Wey-Da). Internationally renowned Capoeira Professor (and Olympics Capoeira performer) Lampreia of the group...
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 & Afro-Brazilian Drumming Performance Event Venue: Josephine Butler Parks Center Event Price: This event...
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 a good luck bracelet or fichinha do Bom Fim from a Baiana; see a...
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 carnival queen of Queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with...
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 Celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Wednesday, June 8, 2011: Rhythms, Rhymes,...
