Our Mission
Mamadêlê Foundation is an organization that produces performances, classes, and trips that celebrate the arts and culture of Bahia, Brazil. Based in Philadelphia, we provide arts education programs throughout the tri-state area as well as performances around the globe.
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Afro-Brazilian Cultural Traditions through Percussion
Afro-Brazilian Cultural Traditions through Percussio FREE! A four-part participatory series celebrating the living Afro-Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia. Led by renowned Bahian artist and culture bearer Dendê Macêdo, participants will experience the rhythms, movement, and cultural histories of Candomblé and samba de roda through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and conversation. The series creates an intergenerational space Continue reading
Philadelphia, PA 19144 United States
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Educational Programs
youth education in Bahia
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