Samba Jig Productions

We produce and promote exciting cultural music and dance performances.

Samba Jig is the presenting arm of EducArte.
More information can be found at www.educarteinc.org.

Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival 2024
EducArte's first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival is coming up soon! Don't miss Yamandu Costa and João Bosco live in Washington, DC, on May 31 and June 1 to experience the exuberance, virtuosity, and passionate energy of these iconic Latin GRAMMY winners.
Yamandu Costa - May 31

Brazil’s greatest guitarist Yamandu Costa plays one incredible concert on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Washington DC. Buy tickets now to experience the best of Brazilian music and guitar live!
João Bosco - June 1
Icon and innovator of popular Brazilian music João Bosco performs Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Washington DC. Buy tickets now to see this beloved Brazilian performer and world-class songwriter in person.
Gilsons - July 12

Gilsons continue the legacy of their father and grandfather, Gilberto Gil, with a mix of Brazilian reggae, samba, and rhythms from Bahia on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Washington DC. Buy tickets now to hear their smash hits “Várias Queixas” and “Devagarinho,” and much more, live at the Black Cat.
Diogo Nogueira dazzled audiences at Karma DC in September 2023. Photo credit: Juliana Amorim.
Monobloco brought the electric energy of Rio’s Carnival to Washington, DC, in March 2023.
Participants at Monobloco's Brazilian percussion workshop performed with the band at their concert at Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom in June 2022.
Milton “Bituca” Nascimento sold out The Birchmere in October 2022.
Adriana Calcanhotto at The Birchmere in September 2022.
Monobloco's Brazilian percussion workshop at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in June 2022.
Marisa Monte's sold out concert at Strathmore Music Hall in March 2022.
Vanessa da Mata at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in September 2017. Photo credit: Erica Wilcox Photography.
Neguinho da Beija Flor at MilkBoy ArtHouse in October 2018. Photo credit: Ceylon Mitchell.
Sahel concert at Fort Dupont, presented in partnership with Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Photo credit: Imagine Photography.
Hamilton de Holanda at MilkBoy ArtHouse.
Pablo Regis Forrobodó - NextNOW Fest 2017 / Photo credit: Emory Hensley.
Monobloco percussion workshop at Brazilian ambassador's residence.