Samba Elégua is also a non-profit, volunteer-run musical community, powered by the passion of its members. It is free to join and open to all, from novices to experienced players. The band supports a range of community-building and social justice causes in the Toronto area.
Samba Elégua plays traditional rhythms on Brazilian samba instruments like thesurdo (bass drum), caixa (snare drum), repenique, tamborim and agogo bells. On top of that, the group mixes in the high-energy musical styles heard around us in our home city of Toronto, like reggae, funk and hip hop.
Samba Elégua was founded in January of 2001 by Itay Keshet. Itay saw a need in Toronto for an open, community-oriented samba-inspired multimedia performance project. Since its inception, hundreds of people have played in Samba Elégua.
We welcome anyone to learn and play with us, absolutely free and regardless of musical experience. We typically rehearse Sunday evenings (6:30pm to 9:30pm) at St. Stephen-In-The-Fields Church, 103 Bellevue Ave, Toronto.
If you would like to join, click on the button below to e-mail us or fill out the form at the bottom of the page. You will be contacted soon with more information.
