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String of Pearls Jazz Boston

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Boston, MA
  • Jazz Band / Samba Band
  • 99 miles from Portland
  • $300 and up for the trio, $500 for the quintet.

Kristina M. said “String of Pearls played at our wedding welcome party. Their music created the perfect atmosphere and our guests loved them. Professional, talented, and easy to work with. Highly recommend! ”
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SambaViva Brazilian Dance and Music Ensemble

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Brazilian Entertainment / Samba Band
  • 99 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

Michelle L. said “I wish I could give more than 5 stars to SambaViva because they deserve it! As someone who rarely writes reviews, I feel like I HAVE to make it known just how awesome this company was. I started... ”
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Curtis Watts Drums

5.0 (57)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • Forest Hills, NY
  • Percussionist / Samba Band
  • 274 miles from Portland
  • Starting at $850

Jessica S. said “The BEST! Hiring CW Productions and having Curtis to do percussion alongside our DJ was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He brought so much energy, was completely in sync with the... ”
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The Raffa Boys

5 Verified bookings

  • Woodside, NY
  • Latin Band / Samba Band
  • 274 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

The Raffa Boy's was founded with the vision of bringing the best of Latin music to the world. Our passion for music and entertainment led us to create a band...
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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Jazz Singer / Samba Band
  • 279 miles from Portland
  • Contact me!

Gio B. said “Verena's boundless energy and incredible talent is an absolute joy to watch. She knows how to keep the crowd engaged and her voice will take you on a journey through every emotion. Hire this woman... ”
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Os Clavelitos

5.0 (4)
7 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

James G. said “Precise rhythms, airy and clean vocals, and crisp authentic guitar moved our guests from seats to dancing with little encouragement. From NYC, this professional ensemble was easy to work with. A... ”
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Pure Samba Entertainment

4.97 (39)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Dancer / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

Luanne A. said “Very professional from start to finish. And great entertainment and interaction with the crowd. ”
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Matthew's Jazz Band

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
51 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Jazz Band / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • $200-$6000

Noah G. said “Matthew and Noa were the perfect accompaniment to a wonderful holiday party Beautiful music by talented and professional musicians ”
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Bossa Brazil Duo

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Bossa Nova Band / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • $600 and up

Courtney T. T. said “The Bossa Brazil band performed at our corporate event at our office. There were a few nuances, payment processes and insurance, and Romulo was an amazing patient partner. The band was prompt! I ran... ”
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Bossa Nova Entertainment

5.0 (7)
4 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Dancer / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

Dave said “Natalie made my wife's birthday party extra magical! Her dancing and performance were excellent and the costumes were mesmerizing. She was also a joy to work with an made sure the guests had a blast! ”
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The Samba Novo Band Brasilian Music and Dance

4.94 (62)
14 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Dancer / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

Ivette R. said “I loveeddd the girl's!! It was definitely a surpise to my guest and especially my husband. I have a few guest who want to make sure they knew how I was able to get them for my wedding!!! They were... ”
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Luciana da Silva

5.0 (31)
19 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Dancer / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • $250-5000

Michele F. said “Lucian is not just a dancer she is an energy that fills the room with light, movement, and excitement. She took my party to a 10!! Got EVERYONE on the dance floor and made my event out of this world.... ”
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Anthony Fuscaldo

5.0 (26)
30 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Guitarist / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • $500+

Jamie M. said “Anthony was the best performer ever! ”

Eliana Marcia & Banda Azul

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • World Music / Samba Band
  • 280 miles from Portland
  • "$800 and up"

Jessica L. said “I had the pleasure of having the Eliana Marcia & Banda Azul perform at our company party and they were a big hit! Even thought they traveled a long distance to play at our venue, the band was very... ”

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Samba Band
  • 360 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

Padu stands as a captivating Brazilian-American samba singer, dedicated to wholeheartedly showcasing the richness of Brazilian culture through his music....

Good to Go

4.89 (14)
13 Verified bookings

  • Carrying Place, ON
  • Cover Band / Samba Band
  • 366 miles from Portland
  • $200 -$500 (varies with length of gig)

Kelly A. G. E. said “Everyone really enjoyed listening to Susanne and Mike at our Fundraiser ”

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48 quotes sent

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354th most popular

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5 out of 5 stars

There are 130 Samba Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Samba Bands

Dance the night away! We're giving the party a little taste of Brazil and South America with a Samba Band. With some Samba music jamming at your party it'll feel like you're in Rio during Carnival. This upbeat music will have your guests swaying and grooving out on the dance floor. Speaking of dancing, go ahead and book some Samba Dancers (and their large feather headpieces) to really set the theme of the evening. Get ready to party it up Brazilian style by booking one of these great Samba Bands.

When the Samba's close musical cousin, the Bossa Nova, grew to popularity in the late 50s and early 60s, the Samba grew up with it. Many samba groups and bossa nova bands have found their way into the standard jazz repertoire, and it is very common to see jazz bands and combos performing Samba music. Hire a Samba Band to bring an upbeat party atmosphere to any event, from wedding receptions to corporate events, wherever dance beats and infectious rhythms are needed!

Some things to consider when hiring a Samba Band are to make sure you listen to audio and watch video clips. This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! Next, you want to get references. Talk to people in the area about the band and get feedback. Finally, get a contract. Many professional Samba Bands require a deposit to secure them at your next event. Make sure to read through the contract carefully before contracting the band for your party.