Handphibians, Ótimo Brazilian Dance, Canção, Forró Fo Sho, Grupo Balança

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Ótimo Brazilian Dance on stage.

Ótimo Brazilian Dance

For more than a quarter century, The Handphibians has been both a performing group and a community education initiative, training countless players in various forms of Brazilian percussion music. For almost as long, the ensemble has been marking the pre-Lent celebration of Carnaval in Brazil by hosting a party featuring music, dance and more. The Handphibians are joined by the colorful performers of Ótimo Brazilian Dance, plus capoeira performances and more music by Canção, Forró Fo Sho and Grupo Balança.

Carnaval. $20.

media release: Madison Carnaval 2024, featuring The Handphibians and Ótimo Brazilian Dance, is set to light up the Majestic Theatre for the 24th annual celebration!

This exhilarating live music event celebrates the rich tapestry of Brazilian culture in the heart of downtown Madison. The Handphibians, a renowned Brazilian percussion ensemble, will lead the charge with their dynamic rhythms, bringing the soul of Brazilian music to life. Accompanying them is Ótimo Brazilian Dance, known for their mesmerizing dance performances that embody the spirit of Rio Carnival. Madison Carnaval 2024 also features live performances by Canção bossa nova project, Forró Fo Sho, Grupo Balança, and Capoeira Brazilian martial arts.

About the Handphibians: The Handphibians are a community of musicians from Madison, Wisconsin, who specialize in studying and performing Brazilian percussion. Their music is modeled after the Escolas de Samba of Rio de Janeiro, Blocos Afros of Salvador, and Maracatu Naçãoes of Recife. Each year, the group hosts the annual "Madison Carnaval" show, a two-decade strong tradition in Madison that aims to capture the essence of Brazilian music and dance. Throughout the year, the organization holds 10-week sessions of the "Handschool", a hands-on Brazilian drumming course open to adults of all experience levels. As their motto says, the rhythm of the people doesn't stop! O ritmo do povo não para!