¡Viva el Arte!: LADAMA

Join us for this FREE event in collaboration with UCSB Arts & Lectures!

Led by musicians from Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela, LADAMA blends traditional South American and Caribbean rhythms with soul, R&B and pop. Singing in Spanish, Portuguese and English, the acclaimed female collective creates an irresistible contemporary sound rooted in cumbia, maracatu, onda nueva and joropo.

Viva builds bridges through live performance, shared experience and joyful, personal discovery. Created in 2006 out of a commitment to arts access for all, Viva works with dozens of local partners to present high-quality touring artists – Grammy winners and recognized cultural ambassadors – who share their knowledge, passion and commitment. Schools, neighborhood spaces and community centers come alive in these free programs for youth and families.