Event

SambaDa' In Concert

SambaDa

While Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. SambaD musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion based styles of South and Central America, and blends it with that good old funk and reggae back beat so familiar to crowds of North America.

For over ten years, SambaD has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of brazilian culture. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements. Dandha was born into the rich Afro Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia and the Carnival Group Ile Aiye, and started her dancing career at age 6. Ile Aiye has been in the forefront of Civil Rights in Brazil, promoting equality and justice, and is widely recognized as the first Afro Brazilian BLOCO or group to perform in Brazil's notorious Carnival celebrations.

The other members of SambaD come from a wide range of styles, generations and sensibilities. What unites this band from such diverse backgrounds is a magic that can be felt by both the band and the audience. SambaD brings joy to each performance, which are always directing people to the dance floor!!

Instrumentation
Papiba Godinho- Lead vocals, guitar, cavaco, percussion
Dandha Da Hora- Lead vocals, percussion, dance
Anne Stafford- Saxophone, flute, clarinet
Gary Kehoe- Drum set, percusssion, vocals
Kevin Dorn- Bass, percussion
Marcel Menard- Percussion, vocals
Will Kahn- Percussion, drum set, electric guitar, vocals

Discography
SALVE A BAHIA, 2006
NEW ROOTS, Novas Raizes (Debut LP) 2003

Links
http://www.sambada.com