Miamibloco: Samba Beats that Build Belonging

We ignite Miami’s streets with the thunder of samba! Serving and Giving Back Joy to Miami’s citizens by breaking isolation, building belonging, and creating our own traditions of celebration and resilience. Powered by the 305’s energy and inspired by Rio’s Carnaval, Miamibloco is the #1 largest community-made Rio samba percussion program in the USA (80+ drummers & growing) and the city’s first samba school and community bloco, proudly dubbed "The Heartbeat of Miami."

Since 2017, anyone—no experience needed—can grab a professional drum, learn the deep cultures behind the music, and represent Miami's pride, performing with world-class artists like Munir Hossn, Alfredo Rodriguez, the founders of Samba Reggae as a movement: bloco-afro Ilê Aiyê . We also proudly serve and support Miami’s long-standing tradition, 👑 King Mango Strut 🥭, inviting every Miamian to join our theme and represent our stories of joy each year. Together, we’ve brought over 15,000 Miamians into the streets for electrifying performances and joyous community celebrations. JOY IS OUR BIRTHRIGHT.