In the Uma Nota tradition of cultural fairs and Block Party, we present Batucada Carioca’s 10 year anniversary party and an afternoon to evening event specially made into a Quadra de Samba, or a Samba School rehearsal hall in Rio de Janeiro.

There will be Brazilian feijoada and tapioca stands, an arts and food marketplace, children’s activities and games including face painting and mini ping pong. There will be incredible music rooted in the samba traditions. (FB Event)

Batucada Carioca
led by Maninho Costa
w/ special guests Louis Simão, Chris Butcher and Tio Chorinho
Wagner Petrilli http://wagnerpetrilli.com/
Roda de Samba (Brazilian roots samba)
Selector General Eclectic

There will also be a film short premiere: The Encontro, documenting the first time that all the Toronto samba troupes joined together to jam out Beija Flor’s 1999 anthem Araxá. The evening will end with BRAFFTv closing awards before General Eclectic picks it up on the decks.

Batucada Carioca (led by Maninho Costa) 7:30 pm
Batucada Carioca is Toronto’s premiere Rio-style samba troupe. Led by Rio native sambista Maninho Costa (Maninho z10) Batucada has a raw uplifting style. For their 10th anniversary Maninho has prepared a special set of all new material, and beyond the regular bateria (samba drums) the show features Carlinhos Pernambuco on cavaco, Wagner Petrilli on 7-string guitar and Christopher Butcher on trombone, with special guests performances by Tio Chorinho and Louis Simao.

Wagner Petrilli http://wagnerpetrilli.com/ 6pm
Brazilian guitarist and composer Wagner Petrilli, originally from São Paulo, is one of Toronto’s most prominent Brazilian musicians. Wagner plays the very best MPB or musica popular brasileira, which is a very Brazilian way of saying the work is made with influences from the entire spectrum of Brazilian national music, including samba, choro, afro-derived forms and classical music. His recently released CD Confissão (“confession”) received critical acclaim and his cd launch at Lula Lounge was a memorable evening for all there. Expect a lively and powerful show from a great band.

Roda de Samba (Brazilian roots samba) 3pm
A ‘roda de samba’ or circle of samba, is a a gathering of friends who play and sing classic samba tunes with smaller instrumentation (as opposed to the baterias of big samba schools). In Brazil a roda de samba can take place on market days or at bars with people gathering around a table of seated musicians eating, dancing, rejoicing and often singing along in chorus. In Toronto, Carlos Pernambuco has been at the forefront of this movement, with his infectious voice and cavaquinho leading the songs. The Roda de Samba will happen in the afternoon while the feijoada is being served and other activities happen around the venue.

Selector General Eclectic.
General Eclectic is one of Toronto’s most revered djs and selectors. His record collection runs deep and his musical knowledge is beyond vast. As his name implies, his tastes are ‘eclectic’ and he can bring out ska/reggae, soul/funk, afrobeat/jazz, cumbia and the Brazilian rhythms. He will be bringing out great tunes for your dancing feet.

Plus:
Kids activities facilitated by Flavia Nascimento in her clown persona (uh oh!)
Samba dancers to help you learn your moves
Face painting by skinfulART
Mini Pong for all by VanGrey
Artist Market
Film screening: The Encontro & BRAFFTV awards

Food:
Tapioca stand by Tapioca Gourmet
Feijoada Delight
Açaí and Salgadinhos
Chocolate, Choco Drink & Coffee by ChocoSol

The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. West
Doors 2 p.m.
Schedule & Set times TBA
$10 at the door (from 2 to 6 p.m.), $15 after 6 p.m.

co-presented with Batucada Carioca (it's their party)

Uma Nota Culture gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario