CUFA USA just opened a new base in Los Angeles, California.
The organization is teaming up with Brazilian Cultural Entity Casa do Samba to launch community projects starting in June 2010.
CUFA USA - LA is hosting the First Annual Brazilian Music Benefit this Summer. The music festival will feature performances by respected Brazilian Musicians, local Brazilian artists and upcoming talents.
The organization kicks off offering a variety of programs in the areas of Sports, Music, Dance, Capoeira and Art all with a Brazilian Cultural Influence.
Casa do Samba is a Brazilian Samba School that takes pride in preserving the authentic beats and sounds of the Rio de Janeiro Carnaval Batucada and the Enredo, the history of Samba as is told by the lyrics of the music.
What many might not know about Casa do Samba is that it is actually a product of twenty years of devotion and dedication that started in 1989 with MILA Samba School, the first Samba School ever founded
in Los Angeles. The founder Luizinho Ferreira is Israel’s father and known as pioneer of the Brazilian music community for having brought many Brazilian Musicians to LA to perform and work at MILA.
Artists like Beth Carvalho the “Madrinha” or “Godmother” of the school, members of Pagode Group Fundo de Quintal, So Preto, and percussionists and singers from the most popular Samba schools of Rio all shared the stage with the school on many occasions. Israel and Bia grew up at MILA’s rehearsals and events.
The name Casa do Samba has a very important meaning, it is the insurance that Samba, the music that is the foundation of what makes up Brazilian Culture will always have a home. Casa do Samba is where Samba lives!
The two organizations unite to use as many instruments and resources available to accomplish the shared vision of community involvement and outreach. The programs will be available to the community starting Summer 2010.
We invite anyone interested in contributing or volunteering to help make this happen to please contact us at: bia.cufausa.la@gmail.com
