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MONDAY: CLOSED (BANK HOLIDAY)

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:44 +0000

UNITED CARNIVALS OF BRAZIL: FORRÓ SPECIAL (‘TIL 4AM!)

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:16 +0000

Come on down to the biggest and best Forró night in town! Forró mixes European, African and indigenous rhythms and has its own distinctive dance. At tonight’s Sunday Special Forró Party, Forrodaki band will play literally all night long, doing 3 SETS of their GREAT LIVE SESSIONS of pure and classic Forró – Prepare your dancing shoes!!

UNITED CARNIVALS OF BRAZIL with ERI OKAN and guests

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:00:05 +0000

To match the blend of rhythms that our Saturdays are all about, tonight we have Maracatu and Candomble, Afro, Samba-Reggae, dance performances and two killing bands that bring the sound of Pernambuco to our stage: Maracatu Estrela do Norte and Eri Okan with its numerous drummers and vocalists plays the grooves and sounds of roots culture and carnival.

http://www.myspace.com/eriokan
http://www.myspace.com/maracatuestreladonorte

UNITED CARNIVALS OF BRAZIL with TRIBO

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:09 +0000

Many of the rhythms of Brazil, composers and hits were born in Bahia, particularly in Salvador. A phenomenon very connected to religious practices, to Carnival, to cultural forms and ways of living. Tonight Tribo band brings its rare treat to experience the soul of Bahia transported to London.

TRIBO hails from Salvador, Bahia and are a home-grown samba-reggae sensation influenced by Timbalada, Olodum, Ivete Sangalo and Magarete Menezes. With musical direction by Marcos Santana (ex-Timbalada), this is a rare treat to experience the soul of Bahia transported to the UK.

£10 after 9PM

FAVELA BLOCPARTY

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:00:19 +0000

Every Thursday Guanabara blends the best Brazilian music with House, Funk and Summer Beats starting with our launch party on 1st July with DJ Jose Luis and very special guests. Expect a tropical riot of dance sounds with eclectic mix of global music with a Latin twist. The atmosphere of FAVELA BLOCPARTY is complete with genuine live percussion & baile funk dancers. The new night however maintains the spirit of an “All night party” to get you going to the weekend.

£5 AFTER 9PM

ZOUK AT GUANABARA

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:17 +0000

Come and join us for a seriously contagious atmosphere and engage in a dance that has evolved into one of the most beautiful expressions of Latin dance today and captivates all those who experience it!

Zouk Lambada classes every Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 9.30pm followed by freestyle Zouk Lambada dancing until late!

£7 – classes including club / £5 – door entry (club) only

Zouk-Lambada Classes – all levels

Loyalty card take 5 sets* of classes and receive the next set* for FREE! or simply purchase a drink** from the bar to earn a stamp!

SPECIAL OFFER FOR DINERS if you pre-book a table at Guanabara (for an evening meal**), as part of your booking you will automatically receive a set* of classes for FREE on you return visit to Guanabara.

*1 set represents 2 hours of classes from 7.30pm-9.30pm. ** proof of purchase required (receipt)

Give-aways – Zouk Guanabara merchandise coming soon and special give-aways on the night

Zouk Guanabara team: Lula, Ruben & Danielle

For all enquires, please email us at: zouk@guanabara.co.uk

IN CROWD + DANCE CLASSES

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:26 +0000

Start the week with a kick! With a guest DJ every Monday prepare yourself for IN CROWD the new Industry Night Guanabara launches.

This is to be the perfect way to sample Brazilian and London club culture with our Samba Classes and Brazilian street food– to keep you going thought the summer.

Teaching you some key samba moves and grooves to get you strutting your stuff on the dance floor, the samba classes are followed by the beats of the houses’ DJs.

Zeu Azevedo and Forrodaki band

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:00:06 +0000

Forró mixes European, African and indigenous rhythms and has its own distinctive dance. Everyone has fun on Sundays, with seriously sexy dancing and much laughter and good times for everyone from complete beginners to those who already know how to shake it to that driving Forró beat. Featuring Zeu Azevedo and Forrodaki band LIVE, plus special guests.

£5 after 8PM

RITMOS DA CIDADE

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:00:15 +0000

Based in London for the last 5 years, Limao’s love for music and djing comes from an early age, researching and DJing in Sao Paulo until reaching his current World-Class level. Think Ray Charles with Baile Funk, or White Stripes on Samba. Think about music you love revisited and remixed in a way you never heard before. Playing live on the night is Ritmos da Cidade, delivering Rio-style samba with a formidable bateria of amazing musicians + singers and dancers. Partying all night is guaranteed!!

£10 after 8PM

MINIBLOCO

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:36 +0000

LIVE tonight is MINIBLOCO, the pint size bateria that fits into a small car. Special guest underground hip hop sensation MYSTRO joins this crack drum squad for a night of soulful beats Brazilian style, everything you don’t expect to be played by samba percussion – Motown, jungle, funk, afro beat. Oh, and some samba too!

£10 after 9PM