WHO ARE WE?

SAMBA USA (DBA SAMBA HOUSTON) is a Nonprofit Organization 501(c)(3) that aims to

promote the Brazilian music, dance, and culture through classes, workshops and live performances.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

We offer samba percussion classes. NO EXPERIENCE is required.

You may choose one of the five most traditional samba instruments: surdo, tamborim, chocalho, caixa, or repique.

Classes are comprised of weekly online workshops with acclaimed samba percussionists from Batuque Digital, as well as group practices on Saturdays.

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OUR INSTRUCTORS

Comprised of acclaimed conductors, aka “mestres”, and directors of the most traditional samba schools from Rio de Janeiro, Batuque Digital is one of the most respected samba percussion groups and music schools in Brazil.

WE LEARN FROM THE BEST!

Serrinha Raiz

Serrinha Raiz is an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist that has already directed renowned Samba Schools from Rio de Janeiro, such as: Estácio de Sá and Unidos da Tijuca. Besides his career as Samba School Director, Serrinha has also played with important Samba musicians, like: Jorge Aragão, Monarco, Almir Guineto, and Luiz Carlos da Vila. Recognized for being one of the best percussionists all over the world, he is endorsed by Contemporanea Musical Instruments.

Waguinho do Repique

Waguinho do Repique is a director at G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and one of the top samba players from Brazil. Son of Mestre Cosme, Waguinho is responsible for the introduction of Repique Mor at Unidos da Tijuca and Salgueiro and has been part of important samba schools, such as: Grande Rio, União da Ilha, Porto da Pedra, Vila Isabel, Imperatriz, Portela, and Salgueiro.

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