Samba Pelo Mar Whitstable’s open access, not for profit, community samba band was formed in February 2007. Since then our colourful band has gone from strength to strength, performing at many varied venues across the district including the opening of Whitstable’s famous Oyster Festival and the Canterbury Festival.
Founded in January 1998 when members of Manchester School of Samba living in Chorley decided to form Escola de Samba Chorley, becoming SambAfriq in 2003 and Grupo SambAfriq in 2009.
Community-led samba band that meets every other Tuesday evening and plays at various events around the midlands, sometimes in collaboration with other groups.