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SAN FRANCISCO – While many cultures tell their stories of stunning grace and beauty in the form of dance, there's only one Carnaval San Francisco spirit – and the couple who can work it the best will walk away with the crowns at the Carnaval San Francisco King and Queen Competition, on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m., at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco.
Eight finalists, all of whom were chosen from an original group of 24 contestants during a preliminary competition at the de Young Museum in February, will make a sizzling bid to win the top slot at the 30th annual Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade and serve throughout the year as the Ambassadors on Carnaval San Francisco. Judged by a seven-person panel of leaders from the Bay Area's artistic community, contestants will strut their stuff in one of four styles of Carnaval dance: Traditional (Folkloric), Brazilian, Caribbean and Contemporary/Fusion. Each contestant will be scored in the categories of dance performance ability, costume, authenticity (cultural or stylistic), Carnaval spirit, audience reaction and overall presentation.
The winning pair will receive a cash prize of $500 each, and will grace the royal float in the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade on Sunday, May 25, which will be broadcast live on KRON 4 The Bay Area's News Station and Telemundo. NBC 11's Janice Edwards will emcee this captivating competition,
[www.nbc11.com] which also features entertainment by Bat Makumba, DJ Vanka, former King and Queen winners and others.
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Come and be a part of Carnaval SF Crowning History! as we select the King & Queen of the 30th Anniversary of Carnaval San Francisco |
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the judges to complete the tabulations and ruminations there will be a
Special Guest Performance by one of the most popular fusion groups to
come out of the SF Bay Area international music scene. Come get a groove on from the Brazilian Fusion Sounds of "BAT MAKUMBA!" If you've not seen performance or heard their music, then you are sure to be amazed the first time you do! The rhythms of this Brazilian funk/rock band are pulsating and fiery combining an remarkable variety of styles into something completely fresh, yet totally compelling. There's more than just musical talent here as the veteran performers know how to fill not just the stage but the entire hall. Bat Makumba are:
the trio is rumored to be coming out soon with their long-awaited second CD. At the recent #1 get together for rising musical acts held in Austin, Texas -- South by Southwest Bay Macunda the got "the nod."
So come on down and get your body moving to the fun exciting beats of Bat Makumba who will most certainly get you on your feet! Come and meet the artists, the outgoing 2007 Carnaval San Francisco Royalty and all who have shared the dream of a world ruled by peace, love, song and dance. Come with us and share in expressions of the Carnaval Spirit as it comes alive during the Carnaval 2008 Countdown season! |
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"The
San Francisco band of two Brazilian natives and an
American bassist delivers tropicalia and forro filtered
through ska and punk rock and clothed in a party atmosphere.
Every year, one must-see has to be a highly visual act and
Bat Makumba gets this year's nod."
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