Event

SF Carnaval Party @ Elbo Room

BWax Music brings its 2017 edition of the world-class Carnaval celebration to the Legendary Elbo Room in San Francisco. Join us for an exciting night of live music with some of the Bay Area's best Brazilian acts.

Boca Do Rio
www.bocadorio.com
Boca do Rio is the Missions longest-playing and hardest-hitting Brazilian-American funk bands. After a decade performing all original material during the heyday of San Franciscos live music scene, Boca do Rio has evolved into a multi-layered electro-funk party boat with a sound that is fluid and edgy, adaptable and free. Born of the mixing of waters of Brazil and the San Francisco Bay, Boca do Rio has created música orgânica music that developed through the rhythm of living and working between the Americas.

Gringa
www.gringamusic.com
CD Release Party
Sassy Tropical Grooves that Move your Body and Mind
Gringa is a five-piece Worldbeat band based in San Francisco, CA that weaves infectious rhythms from Brazil and the Americas through catchy hooks, tasty harmonies, and sassy songwriting, creating a unique sound that uplifts and inspires listeners while dissolving cultural barriers and transcending the status quo.

Sambaxé
www.sambaxedance.com
Sambaxé (pronounced: sahm-bah-shay) is a Brazilian inspired music and dance company, led by artistic director Raffaella Falchi and musical director Alfie Macias. Their mission is to create a fun and safe environment in which to explore Brazilian dance, music, culture and tradition, both in the classes and on the stage. It formed in 2008 as a way to continue spreading Brazilian culture through samba music and dance performances. In Brazilian culture, Axé means life force/energy. Sambaxés tagline is, Dance is a celebration of Life.