SambaDa at the World Concert

Performing At

World Concert

Art Within Nature

World Concert: Music in the Park, Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District and Trails & Vistas present Music in the Park, a community gathering with great music, on Wednesday August 7, from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at the Truckee Regional "Salty" Gebhardt Amphitheater.

While Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of Afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. SambaDá's music will unite the Americas, drawing from percussion based styles of South and Central America, and blending soft melodies of Brazilian folk music along the earthen trail.


For over twenty years, SambaDá has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of Brazilian culture. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements. Dandha was born into the rich Afro Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia and the Carnival Group Ile Aiye, and started her dancing career at age 6. Ile Aiye has been in the forefront of Civil Rights in Brazil, promoting equality and justice, and is widely recognized as the first Afro Brazilian BLOCO or group to perform in Brazil’s notorious Carnival celebrations.


The other members of SambaDá come from a wide range of styles, generations and sensibilities with musicians Anne Stanford and a new member Senegalese drum master Ibou Ngom on djembe, sabar and talking drum. What unites this band from such diverse backgrounds is a magic that can be felt by both the band and the audience. SambaDá brings joy to each performance!

SambaDá's album “Ritual" celebrates the sacred ritual of making music together and honoring the Afro-Brazilian roots of its music, “Ritual” is a joyful exploration of Brazilian rhythm and melody, while referencing myriad of other musical influences such as reggae, funk and cumbia.

“When we play music, we are asking for the blessing of our ancestors,” said lead singer Dandha Da Hora. “Music is our ritual to bring messages of hope, love, equality and freedom.” Listen/Downlod SambaDa music https://www.sambada.com/music

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