Art Direction

I Am Samba
São Paulo - SP, Brazil. 2021

First celebration show in a series of six, performed by the Afro-Affirmative Bloc Ilu Inã. The overall project is titled Caravana Preta (Black Caravan).

He arrived. Quietly, stealthily. Cunningly. His presence grew until it completely occupied the scenic, aesthetic, and visual space. We perceived and honored his presence. It had to be him, Seu Zé, to protect and open the paths for the Caravan that is now departing.

Zé wasn't going to miss the chance to draw on the ground with us...

Set Design: Roger Martins

Art Direction: Francine Moura

Musical Direction: Fernando Alabê

Sound and Video: Audio Performance

Executive Production: Fefê Camilo

Produced by: Afro-affirmative group Ilu Inã

Photo: Sergio Fernandes