Quilomo do Samba

Quilombo do Samba was founded in September 1991 by Geraldo (Jimmy) Rodrigues together with Mandy Rodrigues. The objective of Quilombo do Samba is to promote Brazilian culture with particular reference to Afro- Brazilian cultural heritage and the combined arts of carnival. Playing the hottest Samba batucada this side of Rio de Janeiro, providing an authentic cultural explosion for any carnival parade or party.

Quilombo do Samba is not just a band to watch it is a show to experience, from the passion of the music to the sensuality of its samba dancers, the euphoria of a tropical party, in colourful exotic carnival costumes.

Quilombo do Samba have performed at many venues, including the I.C.A., The Rocket, The Forum, Turnmills, Jazz Cafe, Shepherds Bush Empire, Barbican Centre, Royal Albert Hall. Quilombo do Samba takes part in many UK and European festivals and parades including London Notting Hill Carnival, The Thames Festival, Sambaco, Coburg (Germany) The Queens Jubilee Parade always attracting wide media coverage.

Quilombo do Samba provides teachers of Brazilian combined arts, Samba percussion, dance and costume making workshops for projects, courses, and individual sessions for all ages and abilities.