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Cornish Brazilian Samba Band & Dance. Loud & Funky Afro-Beats 🇧🇷🎺🥁 Book us for festivals & private gigs around Cornwall.

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Are you ready for week 2 🥳!

Tomorrow the street entertainment kicks off at 12pm with the magnificent @rock_choir_cornwall 🎶behind The Sloop, the high energy @dakadoumsamba bring the samba beats 💃to The Arts Club and Gwerin showcase Cornish music and dance in Fore Street.

Once again we’ll have artists painting on The Wharf, stop by for a chat 🎨🧑🏻‍🎨

And all the usual daily events, exhibitions and open studios continue too.

Our information point will be next to Fishermans Lodge again - pop along and say hi to our friendly crew!

#stivesseptemberfestival #festival #streetentertainment #cornwall

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This weekend, the heartbeat of Ilê Aiyê arrives in the UK.

Join Marivaldo Paim – Musical Director of the legendary Afro-Brazilian bloco Ilê Aiyê – alongside Mariana Pinho, as they share the rhythms, movement and history behind Samba Reggae through three unmissable masterclasses, presented as part of the Dendê Nation – Rooted & Rising: Ijó Ìdílé project.

📍 Saturday 1 August – Cornwall (NEW VENUE) In partnership with Dakadoum
📍 Sunday 2 August – Birmingham In partnership with Oya Batucada
📍 Monday 3 August – London. CORRECTION. Dance is £15

Whether you’re a drummer, dancer or simply passionate about Afro-Brazilian culture, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the people who helped shape the rhythms that continue to inspire percussion groups around the world.

Thanks to the support of Arts Council England, these masterclasses have been made as accessible as possible, helping more people connect with this powerful cultural legacy.

Places are limited – head to our Linktree in bio to book your place and be part of this unforgettable weekend.

#DendeNation #RootedAndRising #IjoIdile #MarivaldoPaim #IleAiye SambaReggae

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Some knowledge is meant to be shared.

When artists like @paimmarivaldo —one of the creators of the iconic samba reggae grooves through his work and legacy as music director of @blocoileaiye and rhythms performed by community groups around the world—share their experience directly, our entire musical ecosystem grows stronger.

That’s exactly what Ijó Ìdílé – Rooted & Rising is about: branching knowledge across the samba reggae network, creating connections that will continue long after Carnival.

We’re incredibly proud to partner with @dakadoumsamba and bring this unique opportunity to Cornwall on Friday 1 August, where Marivaldo will lead a drumming masterclass alongside @marianarpinho , who will be sharing the movement, dance and cultural context behind the rhythms.

A huge thank you to Robin and the entire Dakadoum family for welcoming us and for flying the flag for Brazilian culture in the beautiful coastal corner of Cornwall. 🇧🇷❤️

Saturday - August 1st

Times:

Drumming: From 10am until 3pm

Dance: From 11am until 3pm

Venue: Mount Pleasant Eco Park Truro TR4 8HL

Register now via the form in our Linktree in bio.

Supported by @aceagrams
In partnership with @bigyellowselfstorage @blk_butterfly
Produced by @gandaiaorg

#DendeNation #MarivaldoPaim #Dakadoum #SambaReggae #NottingHillCarnival

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🇧🇷🥁 Marivaldo Paim is coming back to the UK!

Join @paimmarivaldo , Musical Director of @blocoileaiye , as he returns to the UK for an exclusive series of Afro-Brazilian drumming masterclasses as part of Dendê Nation’s Ijó Ìdílé – Rooted & Rising.

📍 1 August – Cornwall in collaboration with @dakadoumsamba
📍 2 August – Birmingham in collaboration with @oya_batucada
📍 3 August – London

Whether you’re new to Samba Reggae or an experienced drummer, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of Bahia’s leading masters before taking to the streets of Notting Hill Carnival.

🔥 Then keep the energy going with:
🎶 Pre-Carnival Night – Thursday 27 August at @thefoxandfirkin , Lewisham where Dendê group and singers @bea_shantifa_music and @alehsoul welcomes this year special partner @reggaechoir
🎭 @nhcarnivalldn Parade – Sunday 30 August

Places are limited—register now via the link in our bio and be part of this unforgettable journey from Salvador da Bahia to the streets of the UK.

Produced by @gandaiaorg
In partnership with @brixton.village
Supported by @aceagrams @bigyellowselfstorage @blk_butterfly

#DendeNation #IleAiye #SambaReggae #NottingHillCarnival #ArtsCouncilEngland

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🎉 The full programme for Ijó Ìdílé – Rooted & Rising is here!

Join Dendê Nation this summer and become part of our award-winning Afro-Brazilian Carnival family.

🥁 Weekly Samba Reggae deumming sessions with our musical director @mac_dende in Vauxhall, Hastings and more tba for August including 🪘 NEW! Dedicated Agbê sessions with @ursula.tuca.milan

🎤 NEW! Four community singing sessions with @reggaechoir at @brixton.village .

💃 Dance your way to Carnival with:
✨ @rosariagracia – Baianas (Brighton & online)
✨ @hawahsambafro AKOWMI (online + special Brighton session)
✨ @adrianooliveiradanza – Hybrid programme with online sessions and in-person workshops on 3 & 24 August.

🌍 Don’t miss our special masterclasses with @paimmarivaldo , Musical Director of @blocoileaiye , and @marianarpinho , bringing percussion and dance to Cornwall in partnership with @dakadoumsamba , Birmingham in partnership with @oya_batucada and London from 1–3 August.

🎉 Join us for our Pre-Carnival Night at @thefoxandfirkin on Thursday 27 August, before taking to the streets of @nhcarnivalldn on Sunday 30 August. Full sets by Dende with singers @bea_shantifa_music and @alehsoul and Reggae Choir

💛 We’ve kept participation accessible with two options:
⭐ Tier 1 – Perfect for families and those wanting a shorter Carnival experience.
⭐ Tier 2 – For participants ready to enjoy the full Dendê Nation Carnival journey.

Whether you’d like to drum, dance or sing, there’s a place for you.

📲 Registration, participation fees, tickets and all event dates are available via the Linktree in our bio. More details about each activity will be shared over the coming posts.

Produced by @gandaiaorg
In partnership with @brixton.village @sustentacarnaval
Supported by @aceagrams @bigyellowselfstorage @blk_butterfly

#DendeNation #sambaafro #NottingHillCarnival #SambaReggae #rootsofcommunity ReggaeChoir

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We made the short journey from Falmouth to @ecopark.cornwall , brought us the incredible sounds of @cocodospretosoficial, from Recife, Brazil here in Cornwall last night

Lovely ❤️to see people from the 💃🏽Latin dance community, salsa and Forró, and percussion enthusiasts @dakadoumsamba and people making the journey from penzance

But I have to admit, I was taken aback by how few faces had come over from Falmouth for such a rare opportunity.

If we want more exceptional cultural experiences in Cornwall, we have to support the people and places making them happen. 30 minutes in the car is a small effort compared with what it takes to bring artists like this to Cornwall.

If we don’t turn up, we risk losing opportunities like these.

Thank you to everyone who keeps creating and supporting live culture.
#latincornwall #dancecornwall #musiccornwall

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Wow what a weekend !! ⛅️
•We just want to thank everyone who came to perform at Nauti But Ice and to all the local businesses around us!
Thankyou to everyone who worked extremely hard this weekend, we hope everyone had a lovely weekend, here’s to another year of Food Fest! ✨

#porthlevenfoodfestival #porthleven #nautibutice #coffeeshop #coffee

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The Chintz Presents: Studio 69 – BRAZILICA
EARLYBIRD TICKETS LIVE NOW

A Carnival of Colour, Rhythm & Disco Magic

This New Year’s Eve, Chintz is taking you on an exotic excursion to the sizzling streets of Rio for a full-blown Brazilian carnival espetáculo!

In true Chintz style, the whole venue will be transformed into a magical, immersive world dripping with kaleidoscopic colour, lush radiant décor, and vibrant, pulsing energy.

As we draw closer to the midnight hour, the incredible 17-piece Dakadoum Brazilian Samba Band will bring authentic, explosive Rio rhythms to the courtyard for an unmissable crescendo into the new year — continuing with the hypnotic pulse of Bahia’s Olodum blocos, carrying the deep communal swing of Salvador’s surging drum parades.

Head inside as DJ EasyJet and Unkle Funk of @1001citrusnights take over for a special extended vinyl-only transmission of — dare I say it — deep cuts full of Afro-Brazilian heat, baile funk, frevo, and thundering rare-as-rocking-horse-s**t edits from all over the globe.

When you need a breather or another margarita, float upstairs and melt into the cosy lounge hosted by Love Is The Way. Slowing down the tempo, turning up the sultry, bringing those leftfield psychedelic & romantic sounds of bossa nova, MPB & Tropicália with a few juicy cosmic disco nuggets thrown in for good measure — tipping the hat to our much-loved 80s NY institution.

Dress for the streets of Rio Carnival or the luxury Nightclub Studio 69

8pm - 4am
Tickets live now

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As we come to the end of our 2025 festival … a look back to our two entirely different Saturday afternoons of street entertainment!

We had sunshine, torrential rain and wind but the one constant was the commitment and enthusiasm of our brilliant performers, volunteers and our lovely festival fans who supported admirably.

Still two festival days left and the sun is out! check the link in our bio for info/to book and check socials for any last minute updates.

Enjoy!

Video credit: Dave Flack

#stivesseptemberfestival #festival #september #stivescornwall #streetentertainment #streetentertainers #livemusic

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A few more shots of the Golowan festivities in Penzance on Saturday, if anyone sees themselves in any of these and want the picture chuck me a DM, I'm happy to send it.

#photography #streetportrait #streetphotography #golowan #golowanfestival #mazeyday #mazey #sonyalpha #a6400 #lovepenzance @pzcouncil @golowan_festival @geddonpz

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So excited to have the first rehearsal in the studio!! @dakadoumsamba were a pretty epic start 🤘😀🤘 Message me for booking Falmouth's only rehearsal studio. #lovepark #trickswithsticks #music #rehearsalstudio #Falmouth #cornwall #drums #band #studio #samba #dakadoum #brazil

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Falmouth Pride 💕 @cornwallpride 's 50th Pride!!!!! WHEN: Saturday April 27th, WHERE: Falmouth Event Square, WHO: all kind people 😍 Details:

🪧 The Marching PARADE at 12pm FREE

🏳️‍🌈 FALMOUTH PRIDE from 10am to 7pm FREE

🏳️‍🌈 Check out the towns evenings support events!
Pride offcial after party at @five_west ( @eventsbyrosh )
Strut The Plank @ The Stannary ( @transparentpresence )
Pride in the bank, @cornishbank ( @queer.the.decks )
And many many more 😍😍😍😍

Please help support Cornwall Pride to keep a free community Pride in Falmouth! Donate where you can to Cornwall Pride...

THE PARADE at 12pm from Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth

Our Marching PARADE is a colourful and vibrant event, planned to flow through the streets, standing tall and standing proud. We will be welcoming; walkers, walking bands, dance groups, organisations and charities:

REGISTER for the Parade: BIO link / comments

🏳️‍🌈 FALMOUTH PRIDE from 10am to 7pm at Event Square
Our Community Pride is our live music / conversation event, a safe family friendly event with lots to see and do. There are stalls from organisations and groups within Cornwall and the UK offering advice and support. There is a range of hot, cold food available and even a licensed bar area too!

REGISTER for a STALL: BIO link / comments
REGISTER to PERFORM : BIO link / comments
Become a PARTNER: BIO link / comments

💕 What is Cornwall Pride 2024?
Our one day PRIDE events across Cornwall celebrates equality and diversity across our entire LGBTQ+ and marginalised communities, shining a beacon in Cornwall and the South West and shouting out; You have the right to Love who You want to Love and Be who You want to be without hate or any discrimination. #CornwallPride #LoveWhoYouWantToLove #BeWhoYouWantToBe #GoothKernow

Where are all the Prides in Cornwall this year? Check out the BIO link / comments

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