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Hello 👋🏾 fam, yesterday we had a workshop in Birmingham, UK 🇬🇧 with my really good frriends of @oya_batucada and @someoneatthedoorsamba 💪🏾🥁💪🏾🥁

This is my third time with them and we had so much fun 🤩 we had 4 hours workshop and were able to share different grooves and breaks to add to their new repertoire 🙌🏾🙌🏾

It’s always nice to come see them all as I always get lots of love ❤️ and respect from both groups, I really appreciate you all for having me once again.

Want to give especial thanx to my friend @laura.shakes for taking care of me and always ready to support me, I appreciate you amiga 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Big thanx to my friends JC and John from Oyá Batucada, is lovely to see you both always with good vibes and energy to share the musical experience with me 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

I hope you had like the shirts I gave you as a gift! Thank you guys 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Also big thanx to Rory from someone at the door group, for always bring a big group to my workshops and the good vibes,
Love and respect that everyone in the group shows me. Also is nice to hear that every time I come inspire them and give good energy to you all. (I own you a shirt) but I will bring it next time my friend! 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

Today I had a good rest and tomorrow I will head to Tunbridge wells to see my friends of @blocofogo 🥳🥳🥳 excited to see you all for the 3rd time to share more grooves and good vibes! 🤩🤩🤩

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Hello fam, after a super busy weekend with flights, subway, train rides, and 4 hours driving, am here to share the great news that I have started my new tour “Leve Axé”teaching Samba Reggae and my own arrangements to the different groups I will be visiting in the UK 🇬🇧 France 🇫🇷 and Spain 🇪🇸 💪🏾🥁💪🏾🥁💪🏾🥁

I’m really happy to be able to see some really close friends in this trip and the new groups I will be working with. I have been in the UK and Europe several times, and it’s super nice to see how I have built many relationships all these years and all because of the drum!🥁

The drums have brought me amazing people to my life and I’m really grateful for that, I love to see how all these groups trust my work and want to learn from me, I appreciate it 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I will be sharing pics and videos for you all to see where I will be passing trough levando axé 💪🏾🥁

Check it out so you can see all my adventures 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

*Flyer design by my beautiful wife and number 1 supporter : @soycanelacandela

* Also very grateful to count on @contemporaneateam with this partnership that we have for a few years! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

See you all soon 💪🏾🥁💪🏾🥁💪🏾🥁

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What a fantastic day it was to play at the amazing Nottinghill Carnival with such Talented and incredible drummers!
Huge thank you to Mac and Dende Nation for the honour to have some of our members join you for the Carnival 🎉🥁

#samba #london #nottinghill #carnival #winners

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✨ BIRMINGHAM — ONE WEEK AGO with @oya_batucada and @northsomersetsamba 🥁💛

One week ago, Birmingham gave us layers of joy, rhythm, wisdom and ancestral energy.
Our drumming and dance masterclasses brought generations together through Samba Reggae; children, adults, experienced players and people discovering these rhythms side by side. An intergenerational space where knowledge travelled through drums, bodies, smiles and shared experience.

🥁 @paimmarivaldo , master percussionist from @blocoileaiye , brought the wisdom, musical language and living legacy of Bahia.
🥁 @mac_dende , Dendê Nation’s Musical Director, connected those ancestral grooves with the work we continue building here in the UK.
💃🏾 @marianarpinho brought movement into the conversation, connecting dance, rhythm, ancestry and collective celebration.
And Birmingham responded with pure JOY! 💛

A very special thank you to Fiona, Shelley, John Carmichael, Rory, John Richards, Oya Batucada & North Somerset Samba, and to everyone who helped make this gathering possible. Some of these beautiful photos were also kindly shared with us — thank you for capturing those moments of connection, concentration and absolute joy. 📸

And the journey continues… some of this wonderful crew will be joining us at Notting Hill Carnival 2026, strengthening an ever-growing Samba Reggae network connecting communities, generations and places through rhythm. 🇧🇷🇬🇧#
From Bahia to Birmingham, and onwards to @nhcarnivalldn the ancestral beat keeps travelling. 🌍🥁

Ijó Ìdílé – Your Ancestral Dance Dendê Nation’s 2026 Carnival project
Produced by @gandaiaorg
Supported by @aceagrams , @bigyellowselfstorage & @blk_butterfly
Axé! 🌿✨

#DendeNation #MarivaldoPaim #SambaReggae #OyaBatucada NorthSomersetSamba

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Pure Bahia joy, one city at a time. 🇧🇷🥁💃🏿
Over the last two days, more than 100 participants have joined us as Ijó Ìdílé – Ancestral Dance travelled from Cornwall, in partnership with @dakadoumsamba , to Birmingham with the incredible Oya Batucada family.

The fresh images for yesterdays sessions only happened due to the dedication of Fiona, Shelley, John Carmichael, Alison. A heartfelt thank you to and the whole @oya_batucada team for creating such a welcoming space where generations came together through rhythm, movement and joy. This is exactly what Dendê Nation is about: building bridges between communities, cultures and people through the living traditions of Bahia.
Now, the mini tour reaches its final stop...

📍 TONIGHT – LONDON!
This is your opportunity to learn directly from @paimmarivaldo , legendary master percussionist from @blocoileaiye , alongside our music director @mac_dende and @marianarpinho , bringing together live drumming and dance in one unforgettable evening.

Ijó Ìdílé, meaning “Ancestral Dance” in Yoruba, is Dendê Nation’s 2026 @nhcarnivalldn project, exploring how music, movement and collective celebration connect people across generations, cultures and continents.

So... will you really forgive yourself for missing the chance to dance to live samba reggae with master drummers? Join us and become part of the journey towards Notting Hill Carnival 2026.

📅 Monday 3 August 🥁 Drumming: 7:00–9:30pm 💃🏿 Dance: 8:00–9:30pm
📍 Our Lady of the Rosary
Drumming £25
Dance £15
 364 Brixton Road London SW9 0TH

Produced by @gandaiaorg
Supported by @aceagrams @bigyellowselfstorage @blk_butterfly

#DendeNation #MarivaldoPaim #IleAiye #OyaBatucada #Dakadoum

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This weekend, Birmingham becomes a meeting point for the growing samba-reggae community.

A huge thank you to Kwaku and the incredible team at @oya_batucada for welcoming @mac_dende , @paimmarivaldo (@blocoileaiye ) and @marianarpinho for a special pre-Carnival day of samba-reggae drumming & dance in preparation for this year’s @nhcarnivalldn .

Every connection strengthens our community. By bringing together artists, groups and practitioners from across the UK and Brazil, we’re expanding the samba-reggae network through the exchange of knowledge, shared experiences and mutual support, while celebrating the traditions that inspire us all.

Strong networks create stronger communities. When we learn from one another, we keep these rhythms alive, open new pathways for collaboration and ensure samba-reggae continues to grow across generations and borders.

See you in Birmingham this weekend, ready to learn, play, dance and celebrate together! 🥁💚💛❤️

#DendeNation #OyaBatucada #SambaReggae #IleAiye #MarivaldoPaim

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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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🎶 From Birmingham to Notting Hill! 🥁✨

We’re thrilled to welcome @oya_batucada as part of this year’s Ijó Ìdílé – Rooted & Rising journey.

For over three decades, Oya Batucada have been bringing the powerful rhythms of Brazil to the Midlands, sharing the energy of Samba Reggae, Samba no Pé and Samba Funk with audiences across the UK. Their performances are a celebration of community, participation and the unmistakable spirit of Salvador da Bahia.

This year, we’re excited to strengthen our partnership through a special masterclass with @paimmarivaldo , Musical Director of @blocoileaiye , alongside @marianarpinho , and our musical Director @mac_dende before welcoming Oya Batucada to join the Dendê Nation family on the streets of Notting Hill Carnival.

A huge thank you to John Carmichael and everyone at Oya Batucada for believing in the power of collaboration and for continuing to grow the UK samba reggae community together.

📍 Birmingham Masterclass:
Sunday 2 August

Birmingham Rep
6 Centenary Sq, Birmingham , Birmingham, B1 2EP

🥁 With Marivaldo Paim & Mariana Pinho
🎭 Join us again at Notting Hill Carnival on 30 August as we parade together.

🎟️ Registration via the link in our bio.

#DendeNation #IjoIdile #OyaBatucada #SambaReggae #MarivaldoPaim

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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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Had a super summer solstice with @fruitnutvillage!

I hosted my second solstice celebration event at Pebble Mill Forest Garden yesterday, and had the chance to perform my poetry again, which I'm incredibly grateful for.

Other gorgeous acts included @riffygal_29 with her newly published poetry book with FNV, Donna & Debjani with their beautiful Bengali Songs, Happy Feet dance school, @creaturesofthecosmos_ with fab electronica, and the amazing samba drumming squad @oya_batucada!

We had samosas and drinks provided by Rob & Derren. Thank you to everyone who made this event happen, happy summer (it is very hot). 🔥

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