Tag Archives: Carnival

Manchester School of Samba at Manchester Day 2018 – Phil Green

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

Scarlette Blades in Lauren Moore’s Flower backpack, Sabina Blades, Dona, Nicole & the other two child “human flowers” leading our section. Beardy & Jonny with David Mason’s Hummingbird (with Danny Henry and the dancers behind) Danny and the dancers! Gail … Continue reading →

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Jamaica Carnival 2018 with Xaymaca International

Posted on June 19, 2018 by
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São Paulo Carnival 2018 [HD] – Floats & Dancers | Brazilian Carnival | The Samba Schools Parade

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

Alguns momentos marcantes dos últimos desfiles do carnaval paulistano. São Paulo, the biggest city in Brazil, has the second largest carnival parade, losing only to Rio’s carnival.

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We went to Jamaica Carnival 2018 and got our whole lives (WATCH) — Gossiping Heifers

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

If you’ve ever been to a Carnival celebration in the Caribbean, you know the experience can be life-changing. Aside from partying, drinks and a good time, there is an uplifting power in soca music, freedom of expression, and an elevation … Continue reading →

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Dancing With 10-Foot Stilts

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

In Trindad and Tobago, “moko jumbies” soar high during Carnival. The traditional art of stilt dancing is a highlight of Trinidadian celebrations, but for stilt walker Adrian Young, it’s an everyday practice. For the past 21 years, he has been … Continue reading →

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Artist Okuda San Miguel Sets an 82-Foot Sculpture Aflame for the Falles Festival in Valencia

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Earlier this month in the city of Valencia, Spain, the annual five-day Falles Festival hosted the construction and burning of some 400 sculptures in neighborhoods across the city amidst fireworks, parades, and enormous bubbling skillets of paella. The festival is … Continue reading →

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Samba afro antigo – Ramiro Musotto

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

Un arrangement de samba joué par Ilê Aiyê dans les années 1960-1970, relevé et enseigné par Ramiro Musotto.

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Ile Aiye. Salvador, Brazil. 2017. 3.

Posted on February 27, 2018 by
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Evil rat stars in political Rio parade

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

Beija Flor samba school wins Rio Carnival with a show sharply criticising corruption in Brazil. Source: Evil rat stars in political Rio parade

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BATUCADA GROOVES AND STOPS BEATS: BATERIA FASCINATING SAMBA DRUMMING

Posted on February 19, 2018 by
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