See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the Zumbi Festival, an annual cultural, educational, and community celebration rooted in Black Consciousness. It honors the legacy of Zumbi dos Palmares—a historic symbol of Black resistance, dignity, and freedom in Brazil—alongside other liberation leaders. Operating under the subtitle "O Tambor Fala" (The Drum Speaks), the event highlights the enduring impact of African and Afro-Brazilian diaspora traditions through live percussion, dance, and community gathering.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the Día de Los Muertos celebration.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the annual Día de Los Muertos celebration, Avenida de Altares (Avenue of the Altars).

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the Hands on the Arts Festival--the City's all-day children's art festival, where children can try a variety of art forms from different cultures. With a variety of workshops, entertainment and food, there's something for everyone.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance at the Special Olympics NorCal’s Summer Games, which brings swimming, track & field, bocce, and tennis athletes together from all corners of Northern California to showcase the power of sport. This flagship event is one where talent shines, and athletes build friendships & confidence—that last far beyond the finish line.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform a live Rio de Janeiro-style samba percussion and dance show as we open for the multi-Grammy nominee and USA Fontanals Fellow, John Santos, and his stellar sextet at the Levitt San José Concert Series. This series features top local and national artists at one of the future permanent Levitt venues across the country.

Bloco do Sol San José performs Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at DeAnza College's Equity Champion Awards celebration, a private celebration where they will be uplifting amazing individuals who exemplify equity values in their individual and teamwork as students, classified professionals, faculty members and administrators.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live with Bloco Ginga Brasil at the Carnaval parade in San Francisco.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live to raise funding for the Carnaval parade in San Francisco.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live to raise funding for Bloco Ginga Brasil's participation in the Carnaval parade in San Francisco.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the Schallenberger Elementary School private event.

Bloco do Sol San José performs Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Culture Day celebration.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at an immersive flash art event created by San José locals carrying umbrella props.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the annual Día de los Muertos celebration, Avenida de Altares (Avenue of the Altars).

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the 25th annual Día de los Muertos celebration, Avenida de Altares (Avenue of the Altars).

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at this free festival created by the late founder and artistic director Conceição Damasceno to celebrate the diversity and beauty of Brazilian Arts Culture in an inclusive environment.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at the Plaza's annual fundraiser that celebrates the heart of East San José’s arts and culture scene.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live on the PG&E Latin Tropical Stage at the 35th San José Jazz Summer Fest.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live at Foothill College's LatinX graduation and recognition ceremony.

See Bloco do Sol San José perform Rio de Janeiro style samba percussion and dance live with Bloco Ginga Brasil, 12th in the lineup at the Carnaval parade in San Francisco.