It’s been a whole year since I was last in Brazil and I spent last month reminiscing and wishing I was back in that special place, enjoying the sun and vibrancy of that beautiful land.
I thought to help with my sadness I would take you back to the lively streets of Salvador where every day we encountered musvic being played within the old colonial landscape of Pelourinho.
At first I thought this was due to it being the Rio Olympics and Salvador was a host city to the football but then when I bumped into the native Salvador gal Maga at Afropunk she confirmed that is how Salvador always is! So enjoy the Music and fun below as I did!
In this video we were treated to this gorgeous salsa musical affair as we ate dinner and to top it off this little man without a care in the world enjoyed the music too. I Love watching people who love to dance, their joy is insatiable.
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This troupe of kids were playing in honour of the Olympics. Watch for the kid throwing his drumsticks at the back!
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We stumbled on this truly professional troupe down one of the side streets from the square; watch for the enthusiastic guy in the red cap.
He was so enthusiastic that I had to get a close up of his bum wiggle. He was so entertaining!
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GIRL POWER! In the words of the Spice Girls. I loved seeing this all female samba band playing fiercely on the streets of Salvador.
Hope this inspires you to pay a visit to this Afro-Brazilian gem of a place.
Music ‘n’ Love
The Five to Nine Traveller xx
