23/04/2026

Connecting with the Inspiring Woman who started a drumming movement in Rio

Destination Update
Brazil

Watching drummers in Brazil is a life-affirming experience. Drumming here carries centuries of African influence, uniting people and moving them in ways that are hard to put into words.

We have watched that power change lives firsthand. Years ago, our founder first noticed Isis drumming on plastic buckets in Vidigal. What began with a handful of local kids has since grown into BatucaVidi, a school transforming young lives in the favela. Journey Brazil has known her from the beginning — and we bring our clients to meet her.

Read her story here: https://journeybrazil.com/blog/the-girl-on-the-hill/

It is one of those experiences that stays with you. Get in touch to learn more.

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