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Friday, May 23, 2008 at 09:00 PM - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 02:00 AM (PT)
San Francisco, CA
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CARNIVAL FEVER: MAY 23-25
THREE NIGHTS OF GRITTY, HARD-HITTING AFRO-BRAZILIAN, AFRO-LATIN, AFRO-CUBAN, AFROBEAT, FUNK AND REGGAE MUSIC. FEATURING BAY AREA'S TOP BANDS AND DJ'S.
BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!
There is a popular belief that in Brazil the year only starts after Carnvial. Be this an exaggeration or not, there is not much else being talked about on the country's blogosphere: everyone is dusting off their costumes, getting into the mood and counting down the days for the biggest street party on Earth.
Carnival Roots
The origins of carnival date back to the ancient Greek spring festival in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. The Romans adopted the celebration with Bacchanalia (feasts in honor of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent to Dionysus), and Saturnalia, where slaves and their masters would exchange clothes in a day of drunken revelry. Saturnalia was later modified by the Roman Catholic Church into a festival leading up Ash Wednesday. It quickly evolved into a massive celebration of indulgences - one last gasp of music, food, alcohol, and sex before Lent - before the 40 days of personal reflection, abstinence, and fasting until Easter (not exactly what the Church probably had in mind). 40 days of purging sins, preceded by a week filled with virtually every known sin. The word itself comes from Latin, "Carne Vale" or "Farewell to the Flesh".
Join for three nights of gritty, hard-hitting, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Reggae and Funk music. Featuring Bay Area's hottest live bands and Dj's. Carnival Fever will take place May 23-25th at 12 Galaxies and in San Francisco.
LINEUP:
Friday May 23,2008.: Aphrodesia, Boca Do Rio, Bayonics, DJ SEP
Saturday May 24, 2008: Sila and the Afrofunk Experience, Cheb i Sabbah, Native Elements, Dj Jeremiah and the Afrobeat Nation, Sambamora Dance Company
Sunday May 25, 2008: Bat Makumba, Fuga, Manicato, Sambamora Dance Company, DJ Vanka
Maisha which means "life" in Swahili is a production and promotional company that is dedicated to bringing cultural and exciting events to the Bay Area. We specialize in socially conscious and community building events that promote diversity and our beauty. Whenever you see our name attached to any event, you can be rest assured that it will be a high-energy, take-no-prisoners, good vibes electric affair. We love what we do and it shows! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES! Maisha Productions Need more Info. Call us at 415-377-4879
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