ARTISTS' HOMAGE

"I met Kat when she was living in Salvador, Brazil. Right away, I could sense that her understanding of Black culture in Brazil (and across the World) far surpassed the typical Black American. She knew about and connected with subcultures that I had only heard of or read about. Over the years, I have enjoyed talking with her about our experiences writing and exploring Brazil. I have no doubt that she will connect her clients with life-changing travel experiences."

-Kiratiana Freelon

Multi-media Journalist, Author, & Youtuber based in Rio de Janiero

"I had the wonderful pleasure of learning tips and nuances about Salvador, Bahia through Kathleen. Before I managed to go to Salvador for the first time, Kathleen helped me navigate the city through the lens of an off-the-beaten-path approach, which is my preferred way to travel. She really dives into the local culture and makes herself one with the community! I highly recommend her work!"

-Regine Bellinger

Samba Passista, Content Creator @reginebridgesthegap

Come with us on a week-long journey, weaving through the bustling streets of Salvador to its artistic core.

Led by the souls that shape 'the culture' - Black local artists, cultural workers, and creatives - we will enjoy the AFROPUNK Bahia festival, then pay homage by diving deep into the art forms, performances, and cultural practices that make this city enigmatic.

A Journey for Self & Community

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Immersive experiences and presentations on Afro-Brazilian arts and culture

• Prioritizing engagement with predominately Black neighborhoods

• Opportunities to support and connect with local Black businesses

• Conversations that bridge diasporas

YOUR GUIDES:

Talented local artists, creatives, and cultural workers who live and breathe Afro-Brazilian culture and community, ready to share their world with you.

YOUR ROLE:

Dive in open-minded and receptive, ready to be connected, engage, and celebrate.

This is your moment to embrace the rhythm of Salvador and maybe even discover a new rhythm within yourself.

TRIP LEADER: KAT

Co-Author of Lonely Planet Brazil 13 Guidebook.

• Covered Afro-Brazilian cultures/subcultures in Sergipe, Alagoas, and Bahia.

• Capoeira and Candomblé essays.

Writer, journalist, and storyteller narrating underreported subcultures, artistry, and activism of the Global Black Diaspora.

• Brazil's Quilombos Are Fighting to Save Their Waters From Pollution (Zora Magazine)

• With Queen of Glory, Nana Mensah Tells Her Own Kind of Immigrant Story (VOGUE)

• Navigating Misconceptions: Can Contemporary African Music Escape 'Afrobeats?'(The Republic)

Culture worker, organizer, and educator centering the Global Black Diaspora (the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East)