Dendê Nation is a Samba Reggae bloco, based in London & Hastings.

Samba Reggae is an Afro-Brazilian style of drumming, originating in Salvador, Bahia.

Dendê Nation play at gigs, festivals and street parties across London, the South East, and nationally, including Notting Hill carnival.‍ ‍

In 2025 we won Best Brazilian group at Notting Hill carnival for the Sunday parade.

Find out more at ABOUT US

We have weekly drumming CLASSES & WORKSHOPS in Vauxhall, South London and Hastings - all levels are welcome and instruments are provided.

Check out our upcoming performances at EVENTS & GIGS‍ and get in touch to BOOK US if you’d like us to play at your event.