Carnaval 2009 Tucson, AZ ~ Many Voices, One Song

Around the world Carnaval, or Carnival, is a celebration of community and diversity, with enormous street festivals, vibrant colors, irresistible drumming and endless dancing.

On February 21 the second annual Tucson Carnaval event took place in Armory Park, with the theme Many Voices, One Song. Building on traditions from Brazil and world wide a festival was created that showcased the people, music, and flavors unique to Southern Arizona.

Tucson Carnaval 2009 featured Batucaxé, Flam Chen Pyrotechnic Theater, Odaiko Sonora, Jovert, Capoeira Malendragem, Human Project, Key Ingredients of African Soul, Mariachi el Quinto Sol, Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo and many other performers from all over Southern Arizona.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Carnaval
• Mardi
• Gras
• Capoeira
• malendragem
• Flam
• Chen
• Batucaxé
• Odaiko
• Sonora
• Tucson
• Arizona
• Jovert