We are happy to announce the Arizona Republic (Newspaper) wrote and featured our annual event in Yesterday's Paper! Printed! The annual Brazilian Day is the largest Brazilian Independence Day festival in the state of Arizona. We strive to bring out the very best in Brazilian culture, music, dance and more! To have the Arizona Republic give us a half page feature print is amazing!! We would like to thank Kellie Hwang for taking the time to write and feature our event!! Click the Image to enlarge and read! Then come on out to the event this Saturday September 8th 2012! 

What an Honor! For the 2nd consecutive year, our annual festival (presented by Afro:Baile) has been Nominated for "Best Music Festival" in Arizona! Each year, the Phoenix Newtimes holds the BEST OF Phoenix Awards Contest, and its up to Fans to Nominate and Award the Winners in the Readers Poll! We couldn't be more happier to have heard the news this morning that we were nominated again for best music festival! There are a lot of great festival that happen in the valley of the sun, but festival is one of the best! 

Please take a moment to help by Voting for us for "Best Music Festival"! We are listed in "Category number 107"! There are rules that apply, you must select at least 10 categories of your choice, but INCLUDE us as one of the 10! 

Just follow the link! http://polls.phoenixnewtimes.com/polls/phx/bestof2012/ 

Muito Obrigado! 

Once again Afro:Baile is proudly bringing to Arizona the 3rd annual “Brazilian Day Arizona”; a Celebration of Brazilian Independence Day & Arizona’s largest, most authentic Brazilian Event in the valley. Discover Brazilian Culture from past to present featuring Live Brazilian Bands, DJ's, Dance Performances, Food, Drinks & more! Brazil is home to a melting pot of rich history & cultural traditions! Brazilian Day celebrates the pure essence of Brazilian culture while igniting a grand celebration of freedom & excitement. The Brazilian Day event will unfold at 8:00pm, Saturday September 8th 2012 at 910 Live, located 910 North McClintock Road, Tempe, Arizona.

This year, Brazilian Day focuses on the most diverse and afro-centric area of Brazil; BAHIA! The sounds of Bahia are heavily driven from African drums, religion and spirit, and can be mixed to the sounds of reggae rhythms, batucada beats, and Brazil’s traditional style of Samba music. With its main focus on Bahia, Afro:Baile has invited special guest and heavy Afro-Samba Reggae band, “BATUKAXE” to headline this year’s festivities. Made in Bahia, as they are known for carrying the magnetic bliss of the Bahian roots, and reggae sounds, the band makes its first appearance in Arizona. Co-Headlining the event is LA’s #1 Brazilian DJ, Chris Brazil. The event will also host a number of special guests from across Brazil including Samba Dancers and Drummers that will no doubt bring together the pure heartbeat of Brazilian culture.

The event will also feature live Brazilian Capoeira, a traditional afro-brailian performance and a huge part of the Brazilian culture. Ending the event will be the 3rd annual Brazilian Samba Queen Contest, selecting a new Samba Queen for 1 year! Not just Music & Dance, but traditional Brazilian food & Drinks will also be available highlighting the many flavors and taste of Brazil.

Presented by Afro:Baile Records, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Afro:Baile has established itself as a premier provider of producing Brazilian records, culture and events while introducing a new generation of modern and mainstream Brazilian artists and musicians to the masses.

This spectacular evening is a 21+ event and tickets will cost $20.00 to attend. Pre-sale Discounted Tickets can be purchased online at Brazilian Day Arizona's website through August 31st, 2012. any questions, you may contact Miguel Ivery at 602.518.4145 or miguel@afrobaile.com. Info and Tickets at www.BrazilianDayArizona.com