Dance Band Night: Batuke Samba Funk
Thursday, 05/11/2017 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33141,
Miami, Florida 33141
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Cost: Jennylee

Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: North Beach Bandshell

An evening of samba under the stars, continuing the popular samba series

7:00 – 8:00 PM Happy Hour and Dance lesson from Brazil Dances
8:00 PM Live band: Batuke Samba Funk

Batuke Samba Funk has quickly become one of South Florida’s favorite party bands in the last few years. The group mixes rhythms from Brazilian samba and with classic 70s American funk. The goal of Batuke is to “brazilianize” American sounds, and “Americanize” Brazilian sounds in a perfectly balanced fusion. The band is formed by several of Miami’s top Brazilian musicians including bassist and composer Diogo Brown, guitarist Cezar Santana and singer Mari Mac. They have performed with top Brazilian artists like Vanessa da Mata, and also James Brown’s legendary sax player Pee Wee Ellis. Their irresistible groove-fueled sound is influenced by top Brazilian and US funk and artists, including Jorge Ben Jor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tim Maia and Seu Jorge, among others.

Free, with a suggested $5 donation at the door

All ages welcome! You don’t need a partner to join the fun.

Dance Band Night is presented with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Samba Series is presented with support from Soul Cachaça and ReJuv Chip.