Dendê Nation is a UK based Samba Reggae Bloco. Samba Reggae is an Afro-Brazilian style of drumming, often seen out on the streets at carnival time, with costumes and dancers. A Bloco can be thought of as a group of people. Influenced and inspired by the infectious Samba Reggae Bloco’s of Bahia in the North-East of Brazil, Dendê Nation’s founder has been working constantly over the past 20 odd years studying, playing and conversing with Brazilian Masters, teachers and players of this art form to create Dendê Nation’s Samba Reggae sound. All grounded respectfully in the stirring and uplifting rhythms of Afro-Brazil. We have a community approach and as such collaborate with Samba Reggae and other groups around the UK helping to spread the joy!