Join Yakekerê Daisy Santos & Viver Brasil on Apr 23, 2023!

In this workshop you will learn about the history of Candomblé, the origins of Candomblé Clothing, and its influence on black fashion in Salvador!

Yakekerê Daisy Santos graduated in Museology, with specialization in Art and Cultural Heritage and Master in Ethnic and African Studies at the Federal University of Bahia. Currently, Santos is in NYC studying for a PhD in Anthropology and doing a scholarship at Parsons School of Design at New School University. Initiated in candomblé 10 years ago, Yakekerê from Casa do Mensageiro her work explores Candomblé ceremonial clothing and its influence on contemporary fashion in the diaspora and the world. When Santos is in Salvador, Bahia, Santos is the technical manager of the Pai Procópio de Ogunjá Afro-Brazilian Museum.

We are grateful for funding from the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles, that is sponsoring this conversation to heighten the work of our Co-Artistic Directors Vera Passos, Linda Yudin & Luiz Badaro.