Manhattan Samba, New York's longest-running authentic Brazilian Bateria, has been delivering its irresistible, energetic, driving rhythms to dance floors around New York for a decade. The all-percussion ensemble is a traditional Brazilian Bateria, the drum corps that accompanies the yearly carnival extravaganzas throughout Brazil. Manhattan Samba is directed by Ivo Araujo, a Master Percussionist who has taught and performed with leading samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. It is a truly international band, with members who hail from Brazil, Central and South America, Japan and the U.S.
Time Out New York singled out Manhattan Samba as the group that "bombards your brain and booty with a battery of bumpin'Brazilian batucada beats."
The band, which can swell
from 15 to 50 members as needed, has brought its sizzling rhythms to many
other venues in and around New York City including: Lincoln Center Out
of Doors Brazilfest 2001:Samba!; the Beacon Theatre for the JVC Jazz Festival;
Carnegie Hall for Wyclef Jean's annual benefit; Paul Winter's Winter and
Summer Solstice Concerts; Princeton University's annual alumni festival;
NYC's famous Halloween and Gay Pride Parades; Earth Day 2000 opening ceremonies;
plus numerous other public and private events.
For performance schedule and more info:
www.manhattansamba.org.
Manhattan Samba is available to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds at clubs, private parties, community events or parades.
For booking, classes or other information, leave message at:
212-802-8325