Colorado Brazil Festival | Carnaval Wibby Pavilion
Wibby Brewing Presents:
Colorado Brazil Fest | Carnaval
Experience the vibrant energy of Brazilian Carnaval with performances by the Michele Castro Band, showcasing the best of Brazilian MPB and Bossa Nova. Enjoy the lively beats of Colorado’s own Ginga Samba Band and guests, the energetic Brazilian rhythms of Bateria Alegria, and the exuberant passista dancers from Samba Colorado. This unforgettable festival of music, dance, and joy is back, so come on out and be part of the magic!
Open-Air Pavilion Performances by:
Michele Castro Band 5PM
Dance performances by Samba Colorado 6PM
Dance Lessons 6:15PM
Bateria Alegria 6:30PM
Ginga and Guests / Bateria Alegria 7PM
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About the Artists:
Ginga Ginga is a powerhouse Brazilian band based in Boulder, Colorado. For over a decade, they have captivated audiences with the vibrant rhythms and energy of traditional Brazilian music. Comprised of some of the best jazz, classical, and salsa musicians on the Front Range, Ginga can bring an audience to a quiet purr with a sultry Bossa Nova or blow the roof off with a full-blown Carnaval-style samba dance party
Michele Castro hails originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As vocalist and guitarist, she began to play internationally when invited to perform two tours of Germany with a Choro/Samba band as lead singer. Michele is proud to say she grew up in the Rocinha favela where she draws much of her musical inspiration and appreciation. While she draws inspiration from a number of artists, Elis Regina and Rosa Passos have influenced her work the most. Her vocal repertoire includes Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Pop & Rock, MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira), Choro and Forró. She also plays a variety of Brazilian percussion instruments. Michele loves exploring the Colorado music scene and sharing her culture and music with a new public.
Bateria Alegria is the primary performing ensemble of the Boulder Samba School, composed of 20-30 percussionists and led by Music Director Carl Dixon. The ensemble plays percussion-based styles of music from Rio de Janeiro (samba batucada) and Salvador (samba reggae). The music incorporates a mixture of African, European, and indigenous influences and traditions. These styles of music are traditionally played during the carnival parades throughout Brazil and can be heard in Brazilian concert stages, dance clubs, neighborhoods, and soccer matches.
Samba Colorado Since its founding in 2013, Samba Colorado is devoted to bringing together people from all walks of life in an artistic, educational, and positive community by sharing the joy and beauty of Brazilian culture and dance. We offer classes, workshops, dance residencies as well as energetic and exciting performances for both community and private events. We are an equal opportunity organization welcoming all ages, orientations, races, body types, and ethnicities.
TICKETS:
Kids 5 and under (FREE)
$10 - 13 Under
$20 - Students/Senior/17 under
$20 - GA Early bird
$25 - GA, Advanced Purchase
$27 - GA, Day of Show