A special fundraising event for WDNA! Samba Sunday, the hottest Brazilian party in South Florida, comes to Backyard in Ft. Lauderdale for a special edition - an afternoon of vibrant music, dance and food. Headliners Gafieira Rio Miami are an 11-piece big band founded and led by Latin GRAMMY winning bassist Diogo Brown featuring lively samba percussion, a swinging horn section, and the beautiful voice of Isa Duarte.  They will be joined on stage by very special guest vocalist Jair Oliveira.

Also performing a full set will be Samba da Antiga, a roots samba group that has been drawing crowds to their traditional "roda de samba" gatherings. Your admission also includes delicious buffet of "feijoada", a typical Brazilian dish with a black bean and pork stew, rice, collard greens, farofa and more. This afternoon into evening event will also feature samba dance lessons, DJ, gorgeous samba dancers, and surprise guests. This will be a vibrant, unforgettable event to raise funds for WDNA 88.9FM, South Florida's Community Public Radio station.

1pm – Doors open/Drink Specials

2pm – feijoada buffet   

4pm –samba dance lessons

4:30pm – Show with Gafieira Rio Miami

5pm – buffet closes

6:30pm – Show with Samba da Antiga

8pm – DJ