Midday Music: Brazilian Percussion

"Joy is an act of resistance." - Toi Derricotte

Spend your lunch break grooving with BatucadaMIT, an informal Brazilian music and arts ensemble. BatucadaMIT was formed in the spring of 2023 to foster community and joy through the rich world of Brazilian music and the lively traditions of percussion and dance. The audience will be invited to participate in the performance. We will celebrate Brazilian musical genius Caetano Veloso, who will perform in Boston later in April.

BatucadaMIT was created by MISTI MIT Brazil, Portuguese at MIT Global Languages, the MIT Brazilian Students Association, and MISTI Brazil alumni. The group is led by contemporary percussionist, educator, and Brazilian native Marcus Santos.

If you are part of the MIT community and are interested in joining the group, please email [email protected]!

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We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time.

This event will follow MIT policies and Covid safety guidelines. More info can be found at now.mit.edu/policies.

With any questions, email us at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main Street, Cambridge, United States