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Unidos do Swing — Street Blocos São Paulo

Unidos do Swing

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São Paulo, SPSince 2014

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2026· 1 past parade

  • Event details

    February 16th, 2026

    Gathering
    13:00
    Parade
    14:00
    Dispersal
    18:00
    Gathering
    R. Boa Vista
    Rua Boa Vista, Jardim Emília, Centro, Embu-Guaçu, Região Imediata de São Paulo, Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, Região Geográfica Intermediária de São Paulo, São Paulo, 06900-240, Brasil
    Route
    R. Boa Vista, R. Líbero Badaró, Pça. do Patriarca, Lgo. São Francisco
2025· 1 past parade

  • Event details

    March 3rd, 2025

    Gathering
    14:00
    Parade
    15:00
    Dispersal
    18:00
    Gathering
    Rua São Bento
    R. São Bento - Se, São Paulo - SP
    Dispersal: Pça.Antônio Prado
    Route
    R. São Bento, Pça.do Patriarca, R. Direita, R. XV de Novembro, Pça.Antônio Prado

About Unidos do Swing

Unidos do Swing is a traditional Carnival bloco from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, known for its lively samba and engaging performances. Founded in the early 2000s, the bloco quickly became a beloved part of the city's Carnival scene. It is characterized by its vibrant energy, catchy tunes, and inclusive spirit, attracting a diverse crowd of revelers each year. Unidos do Swing typically parades through the streets of the city center, with its bateria, dancers, and costumed participants. The bloco's repertoire includes classic samba anthems and original compositions, creating a joyful and memorable Carnival experience.

About Unidos do Swing

Unidos do Swing: Innovating the São Paulo Carnival

Unidos do Swing is a carnival bloco (street band) from São Paulo that stands out for its unique musical proposal, bringing jazz to the city's streets during the festivities.

Innovative Musical Fusion

The bloco was born in 2014 from the initiative of musicians passionate about jazz and carnival. Its repertoire mixes arrangements of classic jazz, especially from the Big Band Era, with Brazilian rhythms such as samba, marchinha, and baião. This fusion creates an atmosphere that refers both to the Mardi Gras of New Orleans and to the traditional Brazilian carnival.

Integration of Dance and Music

One of the striking characteristics of Unidos do Swing is the presence of Lindy Hop dancers, who accompany the bloco performing African-American dance styles from the 1920s and 1930s. The integration between music and dance provides a unique visual and performative experience for revelers.

Commitment to Urban Occupation

Unidos do Swing holds its weekly rehearsals in the Vão Livre do MASP (free span of the MASP), an iconic public space in São Paulo. This choice demonstrates the bloco's commitment to the occupation and democratization of urban spaces, allowing more people to come into contact with its musical style.

Presence in Carnival and Beyond

Since its debut in 2015, Unidos do Swing has actively participated in the São Paulo carnival. In 2023, the bloco paraded on February 20th through the historic center of the city. In addition to carnival, the group maintains an active schedule throughout the year, performing in cultural spaces such as the MAM (Museum of Modern Art) and SESCs (Social Service of Commerce).

Cultural Impact

Unidos do Swing contributes to the diversification of the carnival scene in São Paulo and promotes the approximation between different artistic and cultural expressions. The bloco also integrates the movement of activist fanfares, a network that extends through several Brazilian cities and even internationally.

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City of origin
São Paulo, SP
Established
Since 2014

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