... music for the mind, body, and soul

Vivendo de Pão means living on bread - food for these starved times. Drawing inspiration from the shanty towns and tin-roofed villages of Brazil, Vivendo de Pão distills the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity and celebrate life in all its richness and beauty.

Vivendo de Pão consists of six members from all over the Americas - Brazil, New Jersey, Berkeley and San Franciso. A three person percussion section locks the groove; a jazz influenced acoustic bass swings the bottom end; a funkified guitar punctuates the songs with colorful chords and a saxaphone intertwines with the melodious vocal lines.

On stage, they are joined by the Sambeijo Dancers who liven the shows with their infectious energy and graceful movements. Stemming from a strong tradition in Afro-Brazilian ethnic dance, Sambeijo brings the true spirit of carnaval to the shows - innovation and celebration.

Vivendo de Pão has released two independent CDs -- Terreiro de São Francisco and Scratch Cooking, Vol.1 -- to much critical acclaim and are currently working on their next project.