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Grupo Liberdade
 

Join Grupo Liberdade and the SambAZ Dancers at some of our favorite venues this weekend and next for a booty-shakin good time!

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Saturday, March 24th at MIM - Musical Instrument Museum 
11:00am - 12:30pm in the Main Courtyard 
Grupo Liberdade will be performing with the SambAZ dancers as part of MIM's Experience Brazil Day taking place from 10:00am - 5:00pm. In addition to live music and dance, MIM will host drumming workshops, capoeira demonstrations, exhibit tours, lectures, Brazilian cuisine, and more! Admission for the event is included with regular museum admission and is open to all ages. For tickets, information, and a schedule for the day, visit: http://www.themim.org/events-programs/events 

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Sunday, March 25th at MyFest '12 Youth Involvement Festival @Tempe Beach Park
Festival: 12:00 - 5:00pm, Grupo Liberdade: 1:00 - 1:30pm 
All ages and Free! 
We are excited to perform with our SambAZ dancers for this festival, so bring your families and enjoy the day at Tempe Beach Park! MY Fest is a FREE music, art, entertainment and youth involvement festival hosted by MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) to raise awareness about mental health, substance abuse, foster care and other issues facing youth and young adults. MY Fest ’12 will feature live music, a break dancing stage and crew competition, entertainers, artists, food, youth groups, and a variety of youth and family-based organizations offering information, resources and services. 

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Friday, March 30th at Desert Botanical Gardens, 10th Annual Agave on the Rocks
6:00pm - 10:00pm 
Celebrate the essence of the margarita and the spirit of the southwest at the 10th Annual Agave on the Rocks at the Desert Botanical Garden. Savor an evening of gourmet eats prepared by the Valley’s best restaurants & caterers and Samba under the stars to vibrant Latin rhythms. Food, margarita, and tequila tasting are included in admission. 
21+ event 
For more information and ticketing, visit: http://www.dbg.org/shop/events-exhibitions/agave-on-the-rocks-3-30-12 

 
 
Mestre Jorge Martins & Grupo Liberdade 2011
_I can't believe it's already here!  Carnaval AZ is going to be EPIC this year with our sister group Sambátuqe coming down from Flagstaff to shake old town Scottsdale's famous Martini Ranch on Friday February 24th starting at 8pm.  We have been working hard to put together and incredible show along with Capoeira Brasil and the beautiful SambAZ Dancers. 
This year will feature two rooms and outdoor entertainment, the main groups will bring live performances to the main stage while an all-star DJ lineup will rock the appropriately named "Shaker Room".

_ This is especially unique as it will be a special reunion line-up of the original Batucada DJ Crew with DJ Senbad & Pete "SuperMix" Salaz that started the famous Batucada House parties in Scottsdale & Phoenix that started in the 90's blending deep & soulful house with the sounds of Brasil & beyond at times featuring live musicians.
The extra sweet bit of history is that it was guest drumming at some of these parties that the original drum core and Liberdade crew took shape.  In this way it is with pleasure that
_ we bring back our eclectic desert batucada roots and dance community to celebrate this Carnaval AZ 2012!!
Check out the New Times article here about the last Batucada reunion party that ended up packing Club Cream.

This year we made special arrangements so that traditional Brasilian food will be available by Vals Brasilian Cuisine as well as traditional drinks and specials.

The Carnaval AZ website is up and running with limited discount tickets on sale till the 17th.  This event will sell out, so be sure to get your tickets reserved now. There is some limited VIP seating as well which will go fast.  Contact us for more information and to reserve your table.  Ate mais!!
 
 
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On September 9th experience the authentic sights, sounds, and tastes of Brazil at the largest celebration of Brazilian art & culture in Arizona history.  Premiere performance ensembles from across the state will join forces to bring you an action-packed evening of non-stop Brazilian music & dance through this sensational after-hours celebration at the world famous Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).  Witness sequined samba dancers, capoeira, folkloric dancers, master teachers, live art & visual displays as you groove to the ground shaking rhythms of Brazilian batucada, bands, DJs and more.  The event will feature exclusive night entry to the museum exhibits, along with two stages, lounges, bars and VIP access.  Traditional Brazilian beverages, treats and more will be served up fresh all night.

Doors Open at 9:30pm - 2am
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Brasil Fest AZ 2011
www.BrasilAZ.com