Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary project that seeks to empower a movement of artists who are using local traditions to elevate the quality of life for at-risk children in the culturally rich region of Bahia, Brazil.
Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary project that seeks to empower a movement of artists who are using local traditions to elevate the quality of life for at-risk children in the culturally rich region of Bahia, Brazil.
View the Trailer
The trailer for our film was made with music from a Bahian Hip Hop band named Simples Rap'Ortagem. Check out their MySpace page for more info and more music.
Video updates - 3 ways to watch
This is a media project. So instead of writing lengthy newsletters, we'd rather just show you what we're doing with moving images and sound. You can now watch our video updates here on the site, in iTunes or on your iPod through our free podcast, or on You Tube™.
For Filmmakers:
We're working with Video Volunteers both to offer media training to the groups featured in the project and to further their outreach in Brazil. If you can devote a couple months to a project, sign-up here - www.videovolunteers.org.
Designers, Geeks, and Videographers: 
Instituto de Mídia Étnica is looking for web and video professionals with field experience to teach courses in their areas of exptertise. These courses will be offered to black youth in Salvador that don't normally have access to these skills. These courses may be "master classes" which would only take a day or two of your time. Please e-mail Paulo Rogério Nunes for inquiries.
The Rhythm of Hope in Brazil 
is a network of people committed to facilitating a connection between social programs in Bahia and foreigners looking for volunteer experiences in there. Find out more - www.rhythmofhope.org
Tax-deductible donations:
We're still very shy of our financial goals. With your contribution, we can make great things happen for this underserved community. We make it easy to donate - go here:
RU T-shirts now available: For a limtied time, donors contributing $100 or more, get a free RU t-shirt. Check out the support page for more information.