Bloco Alegria

Bloco Alegria is Portland’s own Rio-style Samba band celebrating the music, dance, and culture of Brasil. Samba is a popular form of music and dance from Rio de Janeiro.  It has deep African ancestral roots with respect to the drums used, the rhythms, and the structure of the music itself. Since 2010 Bloco Alegria has performed music featuring the heart-pumping rhythms of Rio’s carnaval parades, giving the band its unique sound and vibrancy.