ALMA’s Carnaval Samba Party @ Sullivan Room (Fri. 2/18)

[Reggie]

On February 18th, 2005, in honor of Black History Month, ALMA will be celebrating Carnaval and the 30th Anniversary of the historic samba school Ilê Ayê. The celebration will include a live performance by New York's longest-running authentic Brazilian samba drum ensemble Manhattan Samba. The all-percussion ensemble is a traditional Brazilian bateria, based on the drum groups that accompany the yearly Carnaval parades in Rio de Janeiro. Manhattan Samba is directed by Ivo Araujo, and is truly an international group, with members from Brazil, Central and South America, Europe, Japan and the U.S. The band has brought its sizzling rhythms to the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Brazilfests, playing opposite such Brazilian luminaries as Sandra de Sá and Emilio Santiago, and opening for Carlinhos Brown at the Beacon Theatre.

Expect the usual bottom heavy beats but on a totally revamped system with DJ True and Miller Cruz bringing the “Neo-Brasilian Fusion” and Caco de Oliviero on percussion.

Together ALMA has found a groove comparable to none. During the Watts Riots in 1965, Black owned businesses hung signs in their windows that read “SOUL”, so their shops would be bypassed by rioters and looters. Soul Power was interchangeable with Black Power at that time and music has always played a central role in the Black struggle worldwide. Come celebrate the music of Carnaval, the music of Brazil, the music of ALMA.

Friday, February 18th, 2005 (10pm – 4am)
$5 Before 11pm & $10 after w/RSVP to muzikbutrfly@earthlink.net
$15 General Admission
Sullivan Room, 218 Sullivan Street (btwn 3rd & Bleecker)