Aka “SAMABMAN”. Mr. Curtis has a title that should mention before his name: Mestre meaning – Master Teacher/Cultural Guardian, in this case, we’re speaking of Afro-Brasilian culture.  history and development of  Brazilian culture in New Orleans as it relates to Carnival in Brasil. As well as how the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira is related to our Mardi Gras (Black Masking) Indian culture and the second-line dancers of today through live performances.

 This achievement cannot be obtained at any university in the world, as a matter of fact, Mestre Curtis has provided help or has been instrumental in providing information about the history and development of  Brazilian culture in New Orleans as it relates to Carnival in Brasil. As well as how the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira is related to our Mardi Gras (Black Masking) Indian culture and the second-line dancers of today through live performances.