Samba Nova is one of most dynamic percussion groups in the Maritimes representing the best world beat percussion has to offer.

Samba Nova is 15-25 piece percussion group that performs in the Brazilian percussion tradition Carnival Samba Batucada. It's a unique blend incorporating various elements of different styles of Brazilian music like Samba Maracatu and Samba Funk which are considered by some to be the epitome of the percussion group style.

Energy, passion and fun are the trademarks of this group. It's an excellent reflection of the growing interest in World Beat music and percussion in the Maritimes.

There are basic principles and values that characterize Samba Nova as a community band:

• joy and fun in making music
• open-ness and welcome to newcomers
• simple and transparent methods of operation
• minimum expectations, rules and obligations
• an acceptable level of performance capability for community events
• individual initiative within a context of group consultation and decision-making
• non-sectarian, apolitical
• respect for the musical leader(s)

We are a registered not-for-profit society under the NS Societies Act. With a borad of directors of 5 people, we hold regular meetings and consult the members from time to time. Our annual general meeting is held in January.

Contact:

info AT sambanova.org