Maria de Souza (Stockholm kulturfestival)

Samba de Souza™

Samba de Souza Carnival Group, was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, 1985 by the brazilian dancer Maria de Souza. Devoted to samba, and with experience from one of Rio de Janeiro's top Samba Schools, Portela, she was determined to succeed in teaching samba to the Swedish audience.

The Samba de Souza Carnival Group is a mix of Swedes, Brazilians and other nationalities. The group performs together with a traditional Brazilian live drum band, "Bateria", which may reach up to 60 dancers and musicians.

Samba de Souza™, Samba Carnival group performs at a number of street carnival parades and festivals around Sweden every year.

Other activities includes stage performances on public or private events, enterprise kick-off's, anniversaries, weddings, street parades, fairs and football events etc.