Samba can’t be learned from a textbook alone. Brazil’s musical tradition is best understood first-hand and up close — close enough to feel the drumbeat reverberate inside you. “ It's like an ocean of ...

Percussionist Brian Potts is founder, CEO, and musical director of Miamibloco. The 80-member strong percussion ensemble with more than 20 guests will be performing in its fifth annual “Saideira Social ...

Luciano Xavier began drumming in his native Brazil before he was even tall enough to reach the top of a drum. At 4 years old, his godfather noticed his rhythmic ability and built him a special stand ...

Members of the Reggae-Samba drum band Fogo Azul were at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Sunday where park goers were treated to a free performance. The group consists of 150 women, transgender and non-binary ...