First Friday: Celebrating Freedom with Ilê Aiyê: black culture and liberation
Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesIn 2024, the renowned Ilê Aiyê (House of Life) carnival bloco from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Its history, originally linked to Afro-Brazilian dance and music, is deeply rooted in Brazil's struggle for Black rights. In its early years, Ilê faced persecution from both the police and the press, but it ultimately […]