Associação Cultural Bloco Carnavalesco Ilê Aiyê

(Cultural Association and Carnaval Group Ilê Aiyê)

The Ilê Aiyê, founded in 1974, is the first and most important Bloco Afro of Bahia. Its name means "house of the black" and its objective is to preserve and expand African-Brazilian culture. Ilê has toured Europe, the Caribbean and the US, playing and teaching Bahian percussion and dance. Ilê publishes educational materials for children and adults alike, with the support of UNICEF and Fundação Odebrecht of Salvador.

Ile Aiye.  Copyright Sheila Thomson.  All rights reserved. Ile Aiye 2.  Copyright Sheila Thomson.  All rights reserved.

Ilê rehearsal at Pelourinho, Salvador.

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