The Power of Samba-Reggae.
The Spirit of Community.
TRIBO Band London brings the energy, rhythm and cultural heritage of Bahia to stages, schools, festivals and communities across the UK and beyond.
Founded in 2005 · Bahia to London · Performances, education and cultural exchange
More Than Music
TRIBO is an international, cross-cultural drumming, performance and education project founded by Brazilian percussionist and musical director Marcos Santana.
Through samba-reggae, Afro-Brazilian culture and collective music-making, TRIBO helps children, adults and communities develop creativity, confidence, teamwork and a stronger sense of belonging.
The project began in Morro de São Paulo, Bahia, Brazil, and later expanded to London, where TRIBO now delivers performances, regular training sessions and participatory workshops.
Discover Our StorySee TRIBO in Action
A short film explaining who TRIBO are, where the project came from and what happens when the bloco plays.
Four Ways to Work With TRIBO
Performance, education, team development and community — built on the same rhythms.
Live Performances
High-energy samba-reggae performances for festivals, parades, cultural celebrations, private functions and major public events.
Book the BandSchools and Education
Interactive percussion programmes designed for primary schools, secondary schools, SEND settings, colleges and youth organisations.
Work With Your SchoolCorporate Workshops
Inclusive team-building experiences using rhythm, communication and collective performance.
Plan a Corporate WorkshopCommunity Sessions
Regular London rehearsals and workshops for people who want to learn samba-reggae, meet others and perform with TRIBO.
Join TRIBOTwo Decades of Rhythm and Learning
- Founded in Bahia, Brazil
2005
Founded in Bahia, Brazil
- Years of cultural and educational work
20+
Years of cultural and educational work
- Active in Brazil and the United Kingdom
Brazil & UK
Active in Brazil and the United Kingdom
Bring the Sound of Bahia to Your Event
From intimate cultural events to large outdoor festivals and carnival parades, TRIBO delivers visually powerful and musically engaging performances tailored to each event.
- Festivals
- Carnivals and parades
- Corporate events
- Schools and universities
- Community celebrations
- Private events
- Brand activations
- Cultural programmes
Everyone Can Make Music
TRIBO workshops are inclusive, energetic and accessible to participants with or without previous musical experience. Sessions can focus on rhythm, teamwork, Brazilian culture, performance, wellbeing or creative development.
- School workshops
- SEND-accessible sessions
- Corporate team building
- Community workshops
- Festival participation
- One-off cultural programmes
- Multi-week educational residencies
- Regular London samba-reggae sessions
Rhythm, Culture and Confidence in the Classroom
TRIBO school programmes are built with teachers, and adapt to different ages, abilities and educational environments — including SEND and SEMH settings.
- Musical development
- Listening skills
- Coordination
- Teamwork
- Confidence
- Cultural awareness
- Creative expression
- Performance skills
- Student engagement
From Morro de São Paulo to London
2005 — Bahia, Brazil
TRIBO was founded by Marcos Santana in Morro de São Paulo, on the island of Tinharé, Bahia. The original project created opportunities for local children to develop their personalities, creativity and musical abilities.
London
TRIBO expanded to London, establishing regular samba-reggae sessions, performances and educational programmes.
Today
TRIBO connects people across cultures and generations through music, live performance, cultural exchange and community participation.
Meet Marcos Santana
Marcos Santana is a Brazilian percussionist, musical director, educator and cultural producer from Salvador, Bahia.
He founded TRIBO in 2005 and has extensive experience delivering percussion workshops, directing ensembles, producing performances and working with children, adults, schools, community organisations and professional artists.
His approach combines authentic Afro-Brazilian musical traditions with inclusive teaching, discipline, creativity and community development.
About MarcosTrusted by Schools, Communities and Leading Organisations
- BBC
- Nike
- Sainsbury's
- Marks & Spencer
- NHS
Moments From the Bloco
Ready to Create Something Powerful Together?
Book TRIBO for a performance, organise a workshop or speak with us about a cultural partnership.
A Project Rooted in Two Countries
TRIBO's social work began with the children of Tinharé and continues through cultural exchange between Bahia and London. Partnership, sponsorship and funding opportunities are open.