Samba Fest
Samba Fest is an annual celebration of Caribbean-influenced music that takes place on Trinity's campus, and is open to and free for the public to attend. The all-day festival showcases music and dance from a variety of cultures, often with a focus on Brazil and Brazilian culture. The festival's main feature is live music performances by Hartford-based and area musicians as well as performers from other countries, including Brazil. Performances from Trinity students are also showcased, specifically Trinity Samba Ensemble and Trinity Steel. In addition, the event includes workshops, food trucks, and student-run activity booths.
Samba Fest was started in 2007 by Eric Galm, professor of music and ethnomusicology and co-director of the Center for Caribbean Studies at Trinity College, and funded by a Mellon Global/Urban course redevelopment grant. Galm believes the goal of and reasoning behind Samba Fest is to bring together the diverse cultural backgrounds of Hartford through music.
Sources
The Trinity Tripod, 04/30/2013.
The Trinity Reporter, Spring 2013.
The Trinity Reporter, Spring 2010.