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Samba Roots: An Afro-Brazilian Journey with Viver Brasil

  • Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado San Diego, CA, 92101 United States (map)

Step into a vibrant evening of movement, music, and ancestral memory with Viver Brasil, Los Angeles’s premier Afro-Brazilian dance theater company. Renowned for its electrifying performances and deep cultural storytelling, Viver Brasil brings the rich traditions of Afro-Brazilian dance to life through powerful choreography, live percussion, and transformative stagecraft.

In this special performance, audiences will journey through the roots and rhythms of samba, exploring its spiritual lineage and celebratory spirit through dances inspired by orixá, forró, and bloco afro traditions. The evening features interdisciplinary artist and multi-modal healer Felicia “Onyi” Richards as lead vocalist and narrator, weaving song, story, and spirit into the performance’s energetic pulse.

A post-show conversation with the artists offers deeper insight into the cultural lineages, creative process, and lived experiences behind the work. This is more than a performance—it’s a portal into the living legacy of Afro-Brazilian resistance, joy, and ritual.


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