It’s been a whole year since I was last in Brazil and I spent last month reminiscing and wishing I was back in that special place, enjoying the sun and vibrancy of that beautiful land.
I thought to help with my sadness I would take you back to the lively streets of Salvador where every day we encountered music being played within the old colonial landscape of Pelourinho.
At first I thought this was due to it being the Rio Olympics and Salvador was a host city to the football but then when I bumped into the native Salvador gal Maga at Afropunk she confirmed that is how Salvador always is! So enjoy the music and fun below as I did!
In this video we were treated to this gorgeous salsa musical affair as we ate dinner and to top it off this little man without a care in the world enjoyed the music too. I love watching people who love to dance, their joy is insatiable.
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This troupe of kids were playing in honour of the Olympics. Watch for the kid throwing his drumsticks at the back!
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We stumbled on this truly professional troupe down one of the side streets from the square; watch for the enthusiastic guy in the red cap.
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He was so enthusiastic that I had to get a close up of his bum wiggle. He was so entertaining!
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GIRL POWER! In the words of the Spice Girls. I loved seeing this all female samba band playing fiercely on the streets of Salvador.
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Hope this inspires you to pay a visit to this Afro-Brazilian gem of a place.
Music ‘n’ Love
The Five to Nine Traveller xx
I miss Brazil. Would like to check out this part of Brazil next time I go. The troupes drumming and playing the trumpets in the streets with colorful buildings immediately reminded me of New Orleans, Louisiana. That’s the #1 thing I liked about New Orleans. So fun and entertaining to watch!
Brazil is one of my favourite countries for sure now! Where did you get to visit when you went? I’ve not been to New Orleans but one day. Thanks for reading and watching!
It looks like you had so much fun!!! 🙂
I really did!! I was so sad to leave here as I felt so so relaxed. Thanks for reading/ watching
All that live music everywhere sounds like one incredible and uplifting experience! I would love to have the chance to see and hear it in person. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reading and watching. Music really is soothing for the soul and I was so sad to leave but I hope I return one day!
Salvador looks like a great place to enjoy life! I’ll make sure to see it one day, thanks for sharing 🙂
Definately – it should be on everyone’s list. Thanks for reading and watching :o)
OMG I love this so much! I really wanted to visit Brazil in December, but tickets are outrageous right now. But thank you for virtually transporting me there with your amazing videos!
Glad you felt transported onto the streets! I really thought as I watched this can never be described fully only watched! Definately play this place a visit! Thanks for watching and reading.
This looks unbelievable! SO jealous right now, hahaha.
Oh I want to visit Brazil soooo badly. Such great vids! So much energy.
Thank you! I’m so glad I captured it too puts such a smile on my face when I watch them and instantly I am back there.
Wow! It looks like such a fun and lively place! I bet it also had delicious food!
I would love to visit! These streets look so lively. Must have been so much fun!
I keep hearing Salvador is amazing…thinking about going next year. All the music in the streets, definitely seems like my kind of place. I love the energy that goes along with it.
The energy of this place was unreal! I’m so glad I started my trip in this city. Thanks for reading
Wow this is such a vibrant and lively city!
awesome energy! I would love to experience this side of Brazilian culture… still have not made it there to visit unfortunately
Yea the Afro- Brazilian nature of this country needs to be explored more! Its such a beauty. Hope you make it there someday 😊
Wow amazing!!! I can’t wait to make it to Brazil one day! Loved the fun videos! Makes me feel like I was there with you 🙂
Glad you fel transported back to the streets of Salvador 😊 Pmission accomplished! Thanks for reading.
I love those street musicians! Would love to visit it.
You so should visit! It certainly made a great start to my trip there! Thank you for reading and watching 😊
I love love and your video got me dancing … 🙂 beautiful.
Such a beautiful place, Salvador has a lot to offer to the public. its cheerful and joyous people makes me really wanna visit it one day. It’ll be in my bucketlist now.
Ahh glad its on your bucketlist! Its so deserving! Thank you for reading/watching 😊