Abstract:The Olodum Cultural Group describes itself as a nongovernmental organization that combines a variety of profit‐making show business activities with wide‐ranging nonprofit programs addressed to cultural, social, and political action. Show business activities, music production and recording, dance, and theater presentations build on Olodum's research on Afro‐Bahian origins, history, and customs, which serve as a rich source of new artistic themes and rhythms. Social and political action programs are focused on h… Show more
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