Jazz Meets Samba
An Afro Brazilian Journey featuring Magary Lord, Juliana Ribeiro, and Lasana Kazembe
Presented by IU Africana Studies
September 14, 2025 @ 06:00 PM
IU Africana Studies presents an exciting evening exploring intersections of sound, celebrating the Afro-Brazilian roots of samba with electrifying musicians Juliana Ribeiro and Magary Lord, accompanied by the Rob Dixon Quintet. The evening also features a powerful performance of artistry and healing through spoken word and jazz, with Emmy Award-winning poet Lasana D. Kazembe and his ensemble, Watu Wazuri. Expect an unforgettable night filled with energy, passion, cultural insight, and artistic improvisation.
About the Artists
Magary Lord, often called Bahiaās unofficial king of Carnival, fuses CandomblĆ© and Samba Chula from the Bahian RecĆ“ncavo into a vibrant sound thatās equal parts dance, percussion, and storytellingābringing sambaās ancestral roots to vivid life.
Juliana Ribeiro is a modern-day sambista whose voice draws from traditional Brazilian folk forms like chulas, lundus, and jongos, the refined salon music of 19th-century Rio, and the Afro-Angolan semba, all woven into the contemporary spirit of Brazilian samba.
Lasana D. Kazembe leads Watu Wazuri (ābeautiful peopleā in Swahili), a dynamic ensemble of fearless artists and cultural visionaries. Through spoken word and jazz, they explore the boundaries of improvisation and expression. The group features Kazembe (spoken word, percussion), Rob Dixon (saxophone), Brandon Meeks (bass), and Kenny Phelps (drums, percussion).
Details
Date:
Sept 14, 2025
Show Time:
06:00 PM
Venue:
The Jazz Kitchen
Directions:
5377 N College Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-253-4900