Paraiso School of Samba

News 2002	updated: Sat 05 May 07

Notting Hill Carnival debut
Paraiso exploded onto the streets. Pictures on front of the Guardian and Financial Times - plus the Times. The Guardian: "...But it was the Paraiso Samba School which stole the show with its gorgeously plumed costumes, confetti explosions and sheer numbers"

other 2002 events

	BBC Radio Two Feature on Paraiso in Viva Latina series.
more news from 2003 & after

Alcione
Brazil's Golden Voice of Samba performs with Paraiso.

	Paraiso is born
Henrique & Esteves da Silva, who both grew up in Rio carnival, create Paraiso to promote real Rio samba music, dance and culture.

	Elle Magazine
Paraiso and our costumes featured in a massive 9 page Elle Magazine spread with supermodel Eva Padberg.

Rhythmsticks
Festival
Paraiso Bateria plays on the South Bank.

Queens Jubilee
Paraiso's parade in Independent colour double page.

Channel Four T4
Paraiso with Vernon and June for the 'Trip to Rio' competitionl.

Paraiso School of Samba is a Registered Charity number 1113593 and a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 5676918. Paraiso Samba Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Paraiso School of Samba registered in England and Wales number 5732752. Paraiso is a registered trade mark of Paraiso School of Samba.

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