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Paraiso School of Samba

updated: Sat 26 Apr 08
photo: SimonJayPrice

Paraiso and the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Paraiso's 1st Director Damien gave a samba percussion workshop to the BBC Symphony Orchestra in November and, later in the week, he gave a public workshop - all as part of the BBC's South America Week at BBC Maida Vale Studio 1.

 

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more about the 2007 competition

TJ - Paraiso's Queen of the Bateria

TJ won the crown after one of the most exciting competitions ever. Judges included Paul O'Grady and Marc Almond see TJ win 2007 Queen of the Bateria competition

Paraiso's best ever parade at Notting Hill Carnival

Paraiso opened the Notting Hill Carnival with its best parade ever winning 2nd place overall, 2nd best float and, again, best samba group.

 
photo: Jon Nicholls

Thames Festival Paraiso with float and over 100 in costume

"I was down there by chance and saw the big Paraiso banner, and was completely captivated... wonderful entertainment...I was spellbound."

 
Paraiso receive Rio award

Rio awards for Paraiso
for linking the samba communities of Rio and London.

 
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Video
1,500 views/month on Paraiso's video page - check it out.

 
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Paraiso in Chianti, Italy!
We added sparkle to the Samba Incontro at Chianti on 9-10 June.

Paul O'Grady show

Paraiso on Paul O'Grady show Paul O'Grady show video

Paraiso appeared with Barbara Windsor & Jools Holland on the new Paul O'Grady show 2 April 2007.

photo: Tom Oldham

Paraiso at Emirates for Brazil v Portugal photo collection

Paraiso took Brazil's other passion to the VIPs at Emirates Stadium on 6 February ... and at least the samba was a winner!.

photo: Antonio Scorza

Estácio de Sá on parade

Our Mestre Esteves led Estácio de Sá's bateria in a spectacular performance in the 'Grupo Especial' at 2007 Rio Carnival.

           
         
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