Salvador, Africa's Root in Brazil

Salvador is a city steeped in diasporic history and culture. It lays claim to being the blackest city in the world (outside of Africa). It all started with the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Despite it all, Afro culture thrives in Bahia.
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0:00 Bale Forclorico intro
1:37 Complex Qs
2:36 About Salvador
3:50 Indigenous beginnings
4:15 Portugal's initial impact
5:10 Salvador's salvation
7:15 Portugal & Catholic Church
9:42 Branqueamento
10:45 Institutional racism
11:30 Favela life
13:46 Moqueca Baiana
15:45 Racism from a Brazilian perspective
18:42 It permeates
20:33 African influence in Bahia
21:15 Acaraje
22:05 Capoeira
24:15 Spiritual City
25:45 Next steps for Salvador
27:00 Gabriella - future plans
27:56 Diaspora.Black
28:31 Akany Lua - future plans
29:41 Afrotourism

[@TheYarbros]

Salvador is a city that has our hearts. We hope you get the chance to visit this beautiful, complex, and historic city. Here's some resources for when you do: Nomad Insurance - bit.ly/NomadInsuranceNW , Get Your Guide for tons of experiences - bit.ly/SalvadorBr, Yarbros Salvador travel guide to help you navigate the city - theyarbros.com/product/salvador-brazil-travel-guide/

[@lenardogorra613]

Stop bringing the racism bullshit issue.. we learn to move on.. you can't brainwashed us.. we are DIFFERENT from the Blacks in the West which is full of victimhood mentality which explains many are poor.

[@elsondasilva8636]

Northeast it’s a wonderful place! I am planning moving over “Bahia “ next year! I love ❤️ those folks... very very nice 👍🏽 people 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞💡💡💡💡💡💡💡

[@bilalrandalorrettwalker1138]

Thanks for this very helpful.

[@thelmastanley4311]

Hello! Just came across your video here. Nice to watch. In the video it says that the people mostly came from Benin and Congo. Now, this is where I have an issue. You need to be specific because we have the country Benin 🇧🇯 and a city in Nigeria 🇳🇬 called Benin. They speak the Bini language. They are in a state called Edo state. The first foreigners to set their foot in Benin city in Edo state Nigeria were the Portuguese. The king back then because he wanted to lay his hands on the wonder called guns had the entire palace converted. They were baptised in the Roman Catholic faith. He sent his 15 year old son to be trained in Portugal. He became a Catholic priest until he ascended the throne...anyway, that was just a short history that was by the way but the point is make it clear the Benin you are talking about. Lastly, we also eat Akara in Nigeria 🇳🇬 the only difference is that it is not a sandwich. I mean, it is not sliced and filled with anything.

[@fruitfullifewithlizg]

I have been following you since you lived in Mexico. I have always wanted to visit Brazil. This video is a "great video," you brought truth about Brazil to attention. This is not the Brazil we are use to hearing about in the U.S. I travel, read, research, and I'm an educator within the system, but to others Brazil is known as a hell hole because of media. Now I really want to visit Brazil. Brazil need more spotlight and you just put them on the map. Once again, I loved this video.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you and thank you for supporting our journey for so long! I appreciate the love and this kind of support!

[@pmg6964]

❤️

[@ramonematosnieves4219]

This is the Brazil that we always heard in the US media, what are you talking about? It’s beautiful! ❤

[@awz2142]

Brazil is, in many ways and places, a hell hole. It has many beautiful places, culture and people but it also has many terrible things going for it.

[@pmg6964]

@@awz2142 Just like The USA and many other places.

[@suburbanhomestead]

It is so refreshing to see a travel channel oriented towards speaking the truth of the people and not just bland tourism. Thank you so much! It was great to revisit Salvador where I spend 2 years of my childhood.

[@TheYarbros]

Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful city! We really enjoyed our time there! Thanks for watching!

[@heroired3973]

Eu sabia que você era brasileiro (assim, não sei, mas tenho quase a certeza)! Adoro seu canal, parabéns!

[@Dreadboi1990]

That idol worship gotta go can't get down with it but the community seems legit

[@miss.ahsheya]

Totally agree ❤

[@user-qu1px7zl5f]

I learn alot but I feel this video is more of black American not Brazilian.

[@atudarden342]

Salvador is my favorite city in the world. My wife is from Salvador and the people, culture, music and food is second to none. We’re seriously thinking about moving there for good to raise our family.

[@TheYarbros]

I get it! Wishing you the best in your decision for you and your family!

[@felipemachado8812]

My favorite too

[@petittall557]

How did you meet her?

[@TheYarbros]

@@petittall557 meet who?

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

And black people are still " Catholics" How stupid and foolish.......When a black person says they are catholic...I am going to laugh my head off and ridicule you. Because look at what the pope did or Rome in 1491.....Such a shame.?

[@onibioh]

Wow I see Africa in the foods especially in what we call ‘Akara’, the dances and the customs. Thanks.

[@TheYarbros]

Our pleasure to share. Yes the foods hold a very strong African influence.

[@thebrazilshow]

Yes, Nigerians call it Akara, and Brazilians call it "Acara-je". "je" means to eat. so basically - to eat Akara.

[@joeyspizz]

Je means to eat in Yoruba language

[@thatdude3977]

Cometwly forgets Native influence, just like a whotey

[@leylamaxaley5325]

As a Somali African love seeing diaspora proud of their African heritage ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@smartspacehubdirector2546]

Thanks so much for digging into the history of Brazil. As travellers of African decent, it's so important to understand the context of colonialism and the resulting raciam in the places that we visit.

[@TheYarbros]

Context is significant. It really helps to get an understanding of a place.

[@ashebermulugata9]

Christianity the root of the evil that engulfed Afrikan Lives.

[@TheYarbros]

@@ashebermulugata9 man's greed I definitely don't see Christianity or Islam as roots of evil and both have been used to persecute the world. The root of evil is man's self-centeredness.

[@ashebermulugata9]

@@TheYarbros jesus is a european witch invented to dehumanize n oppress Afrikan People.

[@carljohnson317]

@@ashebermulugata9 Naw tribalism not linking Christian people is anti African.

[@TheYarbros]

To the person reading this, God Bless & don't stress, everything will be fine. No matter what difficulty you are facing right now, you can overcome it! You are strong and brave. Thank you to everyone who helped to complete this production! We loved meeting, talking and laughing with you! This production was an exciting exploration and dive into the culture and roots of life in Salvador, Bahia. If you enjoy this 🅿🅻🅴🅰🆂🅴 🆂🅷🅰🆁🅴 in your networks We'd love to see this video connect with people around the world. Everyone should know about Salvador, the blackest city out side of Africa. If you would like to support our content additionally, you can… Buy us a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/TheYarbros Become a Patron: patreon.com/theyarbros Cashapp: $Nomadicyarbro

[@lovice43]

Great video. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@cliftonsmith9517]

❤ from Jamaica.

[@RA-qb4gl]

Bless

[@thenaughtyamericanexpat]

Congratulations on producing an awesome documentary.

[@barringtonedwards4476]

Very interesting video highlighting our Afr

[@rique_.leal.]

as a Brazilian that lives in Salvador, truly an honor to have been spoken by you! Thank you

[@TheYarbros]

Wow, thank you! It was our delight to be there and experience Salvador!

[@Jack_Black536]

This episode of your travel made me cry. I'm a grown man and my emotions were all over the place. For one, what the colonizers did to the Africans they stole and made slaves in their countries, in this case Brazil, sickens me. It's like no matter where we, as descendants of Africa landed, our lives were made a living hell. And for many parts of the world, we are still trying to climb out of that hell all the while being asked, "What’s the matter with you? Why can't you just pull yourselves up by your bootstraps?" The sheer will to make something out of nothing out of necessity is another common trait we share with Salvador and others in the Diaspora. What is happening in the U.S. currently with not wanting actual historical truths to be taught, is what the peoples of Salvador explained in this piece? The government had laws in place to punish people for expressing their culture and daring to want better. I could go on and on with things I took away from Salvador and juxtapose them in the U.S such as the ideal that the lighter you are, the better you are and the greater the opportunities for you, (colorism here in the States),: the majority of the people, over 80%, are people of color but have no government representation (similar to South Africa not too long ago) The parts that made me hopeful was the conversation with the people. The young lady who has dreams of being a fashion designer, the young musician who's dream was to be known and win awards for his music, and most importantly, to help other musicians. Yarbros, you took us through a journey that I did not expect when I first started watching this installment of your travels. You continue to shed the light on cultures around the world, but just as important, the stories of the Diaspora! Thank you thank you, thank you!

[@TheYarbros]

Really glad that you connected with it. These stories are so multilayered and overflowing in every country that we travel to. It feels good and....right to present them to our audience. Thank you for engaging with the content, watching and talking to us. Blessings!

[@SS-hz4jo]

Yeah, the Yarbroughs are the truth!

[@dkz00]

still i don’t get it why the africans were in their lands,had the largest numbers, and still couldn’t keep the slavers away? just tell me, any other people on this planet who endured slavery like africans?? i don’t defend slavering, but i’m asking how come they didn’t fight back, all together as one army? if i were black on that time, it’d seem pretty clear that white people were meant to be killed. and anyone who wasn’t white, was an ally.

[@vm9419]

Every corner of Brazil has a story, I am Brazilian, I come from the north, the culture there is indigenous, there were many mixes between blacks with indigenous people and whites with indigenous people, in my city there are the Brazilian-Japanese population. We have mixed with each other. I am a mestizo, my family is a mix. we are black, white and indigenous in one blood.

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

But what about the indigenous Blacks of the Americas that were already in South America way before the portuguese white came there just like in Hawaii. ,

[@mythicfeminine]

Knocked it out of the park with this one. Such insightful coverage of the politics and culture of Brazil from an Afro-centric perspective. So appreciate your mix of drawing the stories of the locals out, while also narrating the historical background in your own voices. I feel your LOVE for the people and country of Brazil, and I SHARE the sentiment!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!!! It was a tall order. We wanted to be respectful and broad as well. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mythicfeminine]

It WAS a tall order. Mission accomplished. Respect!

[@Marcelo-001-]

Brazil has a very diverse history... we are several countries within an immense territory... it is worth knowing the truth about the country... rich in culture... and good to see the brothers show the reality of this giant called Brazil

[@UCMICU]

😂 We’re not black. Never have been. Shame on you.

[@SamanthaGibbs-jt4pv]

"Brazil my Motherland my mother is half Brazillian❤😮😮

[@stevenbarrett4110]

I can't begin to tell you the value of the education you provided this 71 year old Jamaican man. I would have gladly watched another 30 minutes. I have always been disappointed that though we English speakers easily interact with our family in Africa and the US, there is an awful silence between ourselves, and the country with the second largest population of our family in the world. I loved every minute. An AWESOME, AWESOME video.

[@TheYarbros]

We are working on producing more content like this.

[@hotbreakers94569]

You absolutely said it, with 💯 percent truth, and such vigor, I felt that. No lies

[@Junior-yt6cx]

Jamaicans are the indigenous Caribs of the Americas 🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@trivilis]

I'am brazilian, my grandfather was jamaican. I live in São Paulo. Hugs from Brazil.

[@valenalford1307]

​@Junior-yt6cx So true my family, we have been miseducated by Eroupean

[@johnjackissorryinfrench7777]

Great video! Salvador is the site of the biggest slave rebellion in Brazil, the "Male" (pronounced "Mah-lay") rebellion. Did you come across this uprising? It was a 19th century uprising led by moslem Yoruba and Hausa slaves, in fact the Yoruba word for moslem is "imale", so thats probably where the rebellion's name came from. It led to thousands of Africans, particularly Yorubas, being sent back to West Africa. Many settled in Lagos, Nigeria, where the joined the first middle classes along with rescued slaves returning from Sierra Leone. Many prominent families are descended from Brazilian returnees. Angelique Kidjo has this Brazilian link and I think Tiwa Savage might have it too.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, we almost included it in this but we didn't want to make it any longer. Funny how the history books in Brazil say it was a failed rebellion. But 100s got a 1 way ticket back home lol. This is what happens when you try to enslave people smarter than you are. The Muslims were reading and writing before they were captured and brought here. They erected a community complete with schools all under their captors noses. Also interesting that I didn't learn about this until we came to visit here.

[@johnjackissorryinfrench7777]

@@TheYarbros I am not surprised that you had to visit Bahia to learn of the Male rebellion. These kind of histories live on in African Diaspora societies, being transmitted through the ages from generation to generation. However, they are all downplayed in or omitted from "formal" curricula. Think of Mexico's Gaspar Yanga, Colombia's Benkos Bioho, Barbados's Bussa, Haiti's Abdaraya Toya and many more. In the US, think of the Seminole war in Florida as well as the Great Dismal swamp. These are all histories that would be inspirational to black people and I suspect that is the reason that they are not given wider exposure. Great video!

[@zetzeeful]

So interesting

[@eliomarandrade3909]

Salvador, my ❤. I'm an American who has lived in Bahia for over 20 years.

[@TheYarbros]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@survivor368]

I wish you lived in rio de janeiro.

[@dropintheocean999]

You all deserve a tv deal with PBS or something. This was excellent. I mean it. It breaks my heart that so many of the same sick tactics are implemented a world away, but it also warms my heart to know that I'm not alone in any struggle I face. I love seeing this from travel channels. Educating and celebrating; not misinformation and exploitation. ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! We took our time putting this together to really talk to different groups of people to get a better understanding. Thanks for tuning in!

[@ValiHer0]

Esse vídeo foi tão sensacional,qualidade impecável, acho que até documentários de grandes emissoras não costumam aprofundar tanto quanto vocês, e simplificaram muito bem um tema denso, ótima didática,parabéns

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you very much! Muito obrigado!

[@PETER_MORAES_CAMARADA]

Eu também fiquei surpreso pela qualidade de um documentário tão bonito sobre a gente 😁

[@elsondasilva8636]

Concordo contigo, em todos os aspectos...” o Nordeste é maravilhoso, ... também, Paraná/Curitiba...🌞🌞🌞

[@GMacII]

Lived in Bahia for 6 months near Barra. One of the best moments of my life. It felt like I already KNEW the people there as if I was returning home. #LongLiveZumbi ✊🏾🇧🇷

[@TheYarbros]

Love how friendly the people are there!

[@nikkigraham6489]

Wow!

[@angelabrown-bessau4127]

I was there as well and I know that feeling so well! It was like returning home, and I didn't want to leave!

[@dolphineachonga555]

I'm so glad to see how well the Salvador people know themselves and their roots. I'm so happy they are proud of their African heritage and still practice some of the traditions. In Africa there's a trend by our youths to Americanize and Europeanize as much as possible. This is in order to get access to opportunities abroad. I don't them blame for doing all they can to improve their lot as the economic conditions here make it difficult to survive. But I wish our governments would be more proactive in creating black cultural advocates by finding ways to connect them to these proud Afro-communities in the Americas. To see there's black peoples outside the continent who are also proud of their African roots.

[@TheYarbros]

That makes a lot of sense. To be able to connect our people 🤔🤔🤔

[@hivolco151]

I loved the lovely lady sharing her story of feeling welcome as a single black female coming to this area to work and finding people that invited her into their homes ... Love these stories! Thank you for capturing such beauty in an area with tragic past.

[@TheYarbros]

It's truly rewarding putting authentic content together for people that appreciate it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@raquelanjos4788]

Vocês são a cara de Salvador!!! Muito legal ver a visão de vocês dessa cidade que amo ter nascido.

[@TheYarbros]

It was awesome to be there. Thank you for watching!

[@caiograco3427]

É bacana ver a identificação dos negros do mundo inteiro por Salvador, realmente.

[@cj-ux4sq]

What a video, this was really interesting to watch, well done, The connection between Brazil(Bahia most especially and Africa) can be uncanny if one is not aware of the history, For instance the dish Akaraje that you showed is exactly what is called Akara in Nigeria, Thanks Guys,

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks and yes the connections are there for sure from the religions to the food to some parts of the speech. Makes me wonder what else was transplanted by the diaspora elsewhere....

[@barringtonedwards4476]

Very interesting video highlighting our African heritage in the diaspora, keep producing content like this,our people need this. Love and Blessings

[@yagosantos742]

As a Brazilian living in Australia i cried seen your documentary with suck care about the truth and the history of our people ... What a video ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for watching.

[@lenardogorra613]

You are not Brazilian. If u are bringing back bullshit racism issue.

[@TheSteadyGrounds]

Please send my utmost respect to this woman. As a Black Arabian with East African roots, now I know why I should stick to Salvador as a Casa to visit and dwell in ,on my long annual vacation.

[@TheYarbros]

We will pass your sentiment along.

[@Claribelle401]

It's amazing how we talk about the Europeans slavery but forget about the Arabs who enslaved Africans and make eunuchs of black men.

[@janainatakagui4142]

Your content is great, you talk about history, culture, you talk to locals. I hope you enjoyed Salvador, I think it's amazing how they managed to maintain African culture, despite everything that went against it, for me what most enriches Brazilian culture is the heritage we have from African peoples and native indigenous peoples.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you very much...muito obrigado!

[@Flavio_Pereira.]

Todos os povos enriqueceram a cultura do Brasil, se você não sabe as festas juninas vieram dos europeus

[@janainatakagui4142]

@@Flavio_Pereira. sim, todos os povos enriqueceram a cultura brasileira, mas para MIM o que nos trás essa identidade única são os que citei, é o que para mim trás essa particularidade, esse tempero a mais, é a minha opinião, que não precisa ser a sua.

[@mariadelourdesbispo4637]

Somos um só povo muitas culturas e ethinias formaram o povo brasileiro

[@minhabandeirasempreseraver7265]

@@Flavio_Pereira.Bolsominio você vive com os ovos do Bolsonaro na boca

[@MrDouglas1973]

Vocês nos brindam com uma riqueza de informações que muitos meios de comunicação não divulgam de uma forma tão simples, como se fosse uma conversa de amigos, sem ser carregado como um professor falando para uma sala de aula. Isso nos dá muito orgulho de ver a beleza, cultura e diversidade brasileiros em cada cidade pela qual vocês passam. Obrigado por cada vídeo que produzem. Fico ansioso pelos próximos.

[@TheYarbros]

With much gratitude I say thank you and I'll see you in the next city. Cheers my friend!

[@MaxTargin0]

We can see that this video was very well researched and very well put together, also a very necessary video.

[@TheYarbros]

I hope you can see we appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you!

[@alimoore8990]

This documentary touched me in indescribable ways. I experienced physical and emotional responses, hairs standing, involuntary tremors, tears and smiles. Wow! The delivery certainly affirmed what I feel and have been confronted with in my own experience here in the U.S. The reminder that we Blacks are connected spiritually, energetically and emotionally through similar life experiences. This is such a powerful documentary! 👏🏾

[@telmamada01mada29]

Tive os mesmos sentimentos, sou negra, Brasileira e de Salvador Bahia com muito orgulho.

[@TheYarbros]

I am glad that you felt this!

[@sayiddahbey4718]

I always have to catch my breath when you both cover the magnificence of indigenous/Negee/Brown-skinned folk and our story as it relates to representation. Simply captivating! Thank you so much! ONE

[@TheYarbros]

FUBU lol Thank you for enjoying our presentation.

[@annettecrossley2154]

Such interesting information 🤔 Here in the U.S.they try to hide the truth about our black heritage and culture. We have to research and learn about the truth of our history, culture and heritage. Thanks 😊 for this ❤️ wonderful and Enlightening information.

[@bleeem]

@@annettecrossley2154 im not from Salvador neither am i from Bahia, im from the Rio grande do Sul which is majorly white, and even here we celebrate our black heroes like the Lanceiros Negros( black spearmen/pikemen) and our native roots, because a lot of us may be white, but its very common for our grandmas and grandpas to be indigenous, brazilians from the north to south live with different people and dont segregate themselves like they do in the US. Our culture is so mixed and diverse like our people, segregating culture is straight up not happening, because white person could have a black grandma and a italian gradnpa(my case), a black kid could have a white cousin and vice versa(also my case), and a iconic food from your state could have come from the portuguese, italian, german, indigenous and africans, and a common slang that you say in your day to day dialect could be from a whole different place. Thats why me, as a white man feel so confused when i hear americans talking about not being able to bring a black boyfriend/girlfriend back home because of how someone would react, because the way i grew up black people were just a group of people with a darker skin than mine, but then you grow up and learn that the world is not as beautiful as it seems.

[@user-hy9ww4iu6r]

This is one of my Favorite cities on the Planet! In the U.S. we refer to Salvador de Bahia as the Atlanta, Ga of Brazil. However, there is something spiritual about all of Brazil, but Especially Salvador! When they say this city is the soul of Brazil, as a person of African Heritage you can definitely FEEL it once you're in Bahia. You're a stranger to that land, but you feel bound and drawn to it as if the Ancestors are welcoming you home. What this video didn't capture it what a beautiful Modern city this is. It is mostly first world & world class through and through. The videos captured the older parts of the city the city, but it is a thriving Metropolis. It's sits on a Peninsula and there are beautiful beaches everywhere with young Black kids on surf boards, surfing, swimming, and enjoying life! While its true racism is present throughout Brazil - after all they elected the Trump of the Tropics as president a year after the U.S. elected the Trash of the North, but they also replaced him with a liberal and band him from running for president again, after eerily similar Jan 6th styled incident at their capital when Borsonado lost. Still if you are fortunate enough to travel to Bahia, take some time to learn some of the history before you go. However, don't get caught up in the history, the racists past, or present. When you go to Bahia, treat it like you're going to Atlanta ... a Black city with Successful Black People Living and Enjoying the Best That Life has to Offer... inspite of the city's Civil Right's past (The Enslaved Africans over threw the Government so many times, the Government moved the Capital of Brazil out of Salvador and built a new city - Brasilia - for the new Capital!). Look at all those beautiful, black, brown, yellow, and even white kids playing together, enjoying the beach; young people of all shades hanging out, partying, enjoying amazing meals at restaurants! Be amazed by how welcoming and inviting the people are there! Just Go There and LIVE YOUR LIFE UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK! If you're not a person of (recent/apparent) African decent ... good on you! You get to experience an African society in a safe, beautiful coastal city, and you get to step out side of your normal comfort zones ... hopefully making your a more aware and emphatic citizen of the world! ENJOY! I'm going to Bahia in 2 days to begin to the process of looking for a second home there (Like Anderson Cooper and Dione Warwick)! I promise if you visit, you won't want to leave... like me! lol

[@TheYarbros]

👌🏾

[@yusefnegao]

I would say New Orleans is a better comparison

[@marcusvramalho2361]

I loved the video, congratulations. I have lived in Salvador for about 45 years and I adore this city, itself at the same time loved by many Brazilians and hated by many others, precisely because it is black. The city is a queen of the South Atlantic and moves forward, proud and active. During your stay in Brazil, you may have heard recommendations from some figures to visit cities in the extreme south of the country, supposedly European in some empty minds. However, what people really want is to come to Salvador. An observation: the yellow in the food is not saffron, but the palm oil. Salvador and its noble people thank you for the beautiful video.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@bb11440]

Alright Now!!!! Y’all done set the bar HIGH for yourselves with this one….EXCELLENT JOB FAM, just EXCELLENT!!! Loved the interviews with the academics tying in the history of the city and the interview with the young lady about her view of race/class in Bahia was spot on….we see’n you Yarbros….keep doin’ the damn thang!!!😎

[@TheYarbros]

Cool that you made the connections!

[@bb11440]

@@TheYarbros ya’ll were so thorough, one had no choice but to make the connections👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😉

[@user-eb7lz5cg6p]

As a Brazilian is a pleasure to be able to see something so full of information and wisdom and respect ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you. We really love your people, nation and culture.

[@lucasjorge7035]

This video is a masterpiece. I don’t know why, but it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I think everybody, at least once in an lifetime should visit Salvador, especially the black people. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheYarbros]

We poured ourselves into this on and are really glad you felt it. It is a wonderful city that anyone would enjoy!

[@fergiemon18]

I went to Salvador this year along with, Río de Janeiro and São Paulo. The African influence in Salvador was so strong ❤💚🖤 I felt at home in Brazil. I can’t wait to return 💙

[@TheYarbros]

It really has that affect. Feels like you left some of your Self there! Thank you!!! Love the support!

[@princegustav]

Lets go to my state Minas Gerais we also have a lot of black people and a rich story, u welcome ♥️

[@lucasfreitas2245]

The cultural and social quality of your videos are incredible, congratulations!!

[@justcallmebrian793]

Please share it!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you...we really tried hard to respect the culture and still tell some stories of Salvador.

[@frankeversley5541]

I enjoyed learning about history and culture of Bahia and Brazil in general. You guys hit out of the park! Keep up the great work.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@christinecleavest9099]

No words!!! LOVE!!! Thank you for telling the stories and showcasing the wonders of Afro culture.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@MJ-ye7dd]

The profound pain Black people have been subjected thought out is way too much. As a people, our resilience, determination, and firmness have made us survive hate, racism, and war. Sending LOVE to all Black People in the world. You're true HEROES and SHEROES

[@lifehacks1019]

This is profound! 👌 Seeing my melanated brethrens thriving anywhere on earth brings me much joy. Keeping to their true self and sticking up in brotherhood is so encouraging. Much love from the Mother Continent 🌍🇰🇪❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! We love the love!

[@Atkingani]

I suggest that for the next videos to focus on several Afro-Brazilians that are (were) important for our development. The list is huge but I recommend to check the works of geographer Milton Santos (1926-2001) who won the equivalent to Nobel Prize for georgraphy. A great professor and a sweet person. Sds.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@aiko-quase-sensei7429]

As a soteropolitan born and raised in Salvador this video was a great watch it gave me actual joy and warmed my heart! Not only you talked about the city deeply and respectfully without looking away from it's reality, but you also talked about Brazil's and world-wide black history giving voice to our people. Salvador is a beautiful, historically rich, always welcoming (and affordable haha) place and I think it all makes it the best in the world to call a home. Thanks a lot for the video and I'm glad you enjoyed the time you spent here.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!!! I am overjoyed that you approve and enjoyed the presentation.

[@THBronx]

Watching your videos is like watching mini documentaries about my Brazil! Superb quality, respect and the most important: keeping it real! From a Brazilian brother who lives in Japan and is curious to know where you guys will be next. Thanks for all this material!

[@TheYarbros]

Deeply appreciate the love! We'll be in Recife for the next couple of weeks.

[@comfortuanserume7850]

Thank you for sharing the documentary!!! I cannot wait to visit Bahia! May y’all continue to be blessed as you travel the world!!!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for that love!!!

[@carolinafd]

I'm addicted to this channel! Your videos and the way you talk about your experiences in all these cities is so respectful and engaging. ❤ This video about Salvador, explaining all the historical context is great!

[@TheYarbros]

Love hearing that that you like our style of travel. We appreciate the support! 🤗

[@gabrielgallina_]

Sensacional! Um dos melhores vídeos que já pude assistir aqui no KZbin. Não sabia que poderia haver uma visão tão esclarecedora sobre as raízes da identidade brasileira em um canal de não-brasileiros. Vocês conseguiram explicitar muito bem todas as contradições, bem como toda a beleza e riqueza do Brasil, muito obrigado!

[@TheYarbros]

Muito obrigado! Eu aprecio profundamente suas amáveis ​​​​palavras!

[@angelabrown-bessau4127]

What a beautiful, informative and magical look at Bahia! I truly loved this and cannot wait to return home! Brazil 🇧🇷

[@TheYarbros]

Love to hear that! Thanks for enjoying our presentation!

[@Henrique-tj6wj]

I am brazilian and i been only a couple of days in Salvador. This is one of the most deep and respectful videos ive ever seen about my country. Thanks!

[@VJones-ik6zx]

Excellent video on Salvador, please continue to provide us with your colorful travel videos.

[@TheYarbros]

As long as yall are watching we'll be producing!

[@dfk09]

Oh man, I need to go back! Salvador is a special place. I was there in 2019.

[@TheYarbros]

Ikr, you feel it as you pull-up into the city!

[@mjivory410]

I was there awayyy back in 1988!! The Centennial Anniversary of the Founding of The Republic (post **Royal Era**). Visited **Chega Nega** the Brazilian __Plymouth Rock__ of Brazilian Enslavement__

[@AlenciaiLori]

Absolutely loved that you Two went deep into exploring, learning, and teaching about parts of Brazil, Salvador, especially for this video. It is so helpful that you provided in depth history of Africa's Root in Brazil. In the U.S., you may not get to come across this information so easily. Thank you.

[@tonicostadub]

Such a great video! Such production value. Such research. Congratulaions!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@macbranda]

What a great Brazilian history class! I am delighted with all characteristics you chose to show us. I was born in the next state close to Bahia: Alagoas. I hope you guys come to meet this awesome people starting from Maceió, the city of the most iconic beaches in The country.

[@Devilsqueen123]

As a black American/ Brazilian with my dad being from Bahia i really appreciated this video, excellent

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!!! Muito obrigado!

[@CoachDonnaMarie]

I always love your African diaspora focus and this video is one of my favorites... I have ancestral/dna connections with Benin... So now I think I know why I have DNA match hits in central and south America even though we have no recorded family history in that region.

[@TheYarbros]

One of our favorites to do as well! Thanks for watching and isn't it cool to start learning the where and how if our past...stay blessed!

[@jaall7280]

Wow, wow, wow. You guys are amazing. What a peace of art this documentary. I loved every second of it. Keep up the great work.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you live that you enjoyed the ride through Salvador with us!

[@juliabrown4855]

I live in Massachusetts . It’s so interesting that I found this video today when I decided to make abara . Which is a street food like acaraje that is very popular in Salvador. Thanks for the video. I learned a lot.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@janacosi]

This is one of the most sensitive and honest reports about Salvador I have ever seen under the eyes of a foreigner. I will tag the mayor on tweeter. Great job!

[@TheYarbros]

Muito Obrigado! Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlosHenrique-ts6rb]

É sempre um prazer ver os vídeos de vcs aqui no Brasil, e em especial esta sua estadia em Salvador, e descobrindo a nossa cultura. Parabéns.

[@TheYarbros]

Muito obrigado...Thank you for keeping up with our travels and supporting us!

[@journeytothemosthigh5021]

This is the happiest I’ve ever seen you all! Thoroughly enjoying the country. It’s a wonderful thing!

[@TheYarbros]

It's was really nice bring there.

[@teddydavis2339]

I lived in Portugal, and I have to say that it helped me understand Brasil. Portugal also never likes to admit to the racism there, which is very apparent when one looks around and sees what jobs the black people are doing. They also were the first Europeans to traffic Africans and the last to abolish slavery. Many African Americans are moving to Portugal, but they really have no idea what the "real" is about. Violence towards black against is still prevalent in Portugal as well as police brutality towards the black population. This has to be the best videos I've seen on KZbin thus far. Salvador is calling me. Thank you, Rondell and Apryl. The h in Bahia is silent, so it's pronounced Baa Iya. Love you, guy!

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@Flavio_Pereira.]

You are absolutely right, I am Brazilian, I have a video of a Portuguese woman calling black people manure

[@Jerahmeelli415]

It’s just as racist in Brazil in many ways sadly. 😢

[@filipasales9291]

No we were not the last to abolish slavery...Brasil and the US were Brasil was independent at the time.

[@justcallmebrian793]

@@filipasales9291 Yes you were according to the history books. United States abolished slavery in 1865 in most places, whereas Brazil abolish slavery in 1888, the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery

[@isassirius2520]

I love this content!! ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

I have never encountered a channel or any form of media that explicitly explains the history of Brazil in this way. My first love of Brazil began years ago when I dated a Brazilian and became friends with so many Brazilians. The thing that I notice most is there seems to be a media awareness of Brazil that’s mostly white. This is in stark contrast to nearly every Brazilian I’ve encountered, because nearly all of them have African ancestry, regardless of their skin tone. Salvador is one of the most beautiful places, one can visit or inhabit. I have no idea how I stumbled upon your channel but I have become subscriber. I thank you for sharing this information and I look forward to watching some of your other videos.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@dr.carmenapril2297]

Another great video!! Keep us learning, y'all!

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for enjoying!!!

[@leonardohenrique7672]

I practiced capoeira as a child and I remember it was a very strong feeling of fraternization and welcome, it was a very good feeling of warmth that I will never forget. Capoeira is one of the most valuable traditions in my country, I love it.

[@flaviobittencourt821]

Magnífico! Parabéns! Obrigado por tudo!

[@TheYarbros]

Muito obrigado!

[@vashtibascombe701]

Excellent documentary…… you all should be on TV 🥰

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! Really appreciate the support!

[@gabrielpiana8589]

wow!!!! good job researching all of that, que vídeo maravilhoso!!!

[@TheYarbros]

Muito obrigado.

[@travelaroundlife]

Wow! Amazing! I love these stories of the people and places you travel to. Keep it coming. Thank you

[@TheYarbros]

Absolutely.

[@genuinediasporan6661]

Greetings to my people in Salvador. I love you, my people. It is me,Dada. A Yoruba from Nigeria, living and working in a town called Rickmansworth,Hertfordshire,England. We know in Yoruba land about. We were told by our elders about your existence..❤❤❤❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for sharing

[@joiceraiana]

I'm from Bahia, I grow up in Salvador and people here in the city are way more aware of racism, even casual racism than the rest of brazil. You try to talk about casual racism in Goias, Santa Catarina or even São Paulo (states I lived and know from experience) and people will use excuses to extremely racist behavior that in Salvador would get you scolded or beat up 😂 The city is really something the whole state of Bahia breathes culture, and the black roots are deep, even in parts of the state that indigenous culture is more prevalent you still can see the black influence in the language, the food, the religion and in people's faces ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Awesome! It has to emanate Frome somewhere!

[@arturmonteiro8541]

Funny thing is there's a part of Goiás which is basically a mini-bahia, called Vão do Paranã, it's quite far from Goiânia and closer to cities in western Bahia like Barreiras. The people there often go to Bahian towns to shop, and the accent of the people there is Bahian.

[@hddh5917]

People from the northeast region of Brazil are racists like any other region in Brazil, they love to pretend that they are not racist, but they ended up being equally racists. They avoid contact with poor black people, they all have black maids and keep sayin this place is "mal frequentado" or "bad crowded" when they see porr black people.

[@user-bj5cv4ms3u]

My understanding is that most part of Brazil were blacks more like the black native Americans and black indigenous Peru people, but Brazil got the influx of slaves mostly from Lagos and the Yoruba hinterlands of today's Nigeria. Some slaves never made it to today's US.

[@arturmonteiro8541]

@@user-bj5cv4ms3u Well, most Brazilian slaves came from the Congo-Angola region

[@windydayz]

What an awesome video! I love it❤❤❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! You really helped us to see and experience this wonderful city!

[@thebrazilshow]

I just a got back to Rio from Salvador, took a couple of african-americans brothers - they absolutely loved it. I was hoping we'd cross paths with you guys. Maybe next time. I'm taking another group to Salvador in June.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, yes, yes we we're moving so fast our last week there trying to wrap up interviews and this video. Hopefully we can connect in the future...we're in Recife now.

[@thebrazilshow]

@@TheYarbros Well done video! I'll have mine up in a couple of days.

[@plantbasedsniper]

Parabéns pelo vídeo, Yabros ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Obrigadi

[@meetkrissyj1327]

This is a great video! I met a man on a cruise from Brazil & he recommended for me to travel to Salvador. So glad I typed it into KZbin & found this video! From start to finish amazing! ❤

[@moviemystic999]

Wow! amazing content, worthy of any high end documentary. You two should look into applying to some of the film festivals for accolades, awards, and most importantly funding. No one is putting out this kind of art/content online. Thanks again for the hard work, and the praise of our ancestors.

[@TheYarbros]

We are currently in pursuit of some funding to make better films and to enter some festivals. Thank you for the confidence boost!

[@christinecleavest9099]

I agree!

[@chamaanasa6866]

Quando vão Voltar? 🇧🇷 A qualidade do vídeo de vocês e a forma de documentário são excepcionais e vejo que no Brasil vocês encontraram um novo mundo e se redescobriram.

[@tashamonetformulations]

Loved this!!!❤😊

[@TheYarbros]

Aye, then it was for you! Thanks for spending some time with us!

[@RA-qb4gl]

You captured some of the best experiences of Salvador Bahia. Thank you.

[@tdasilva6381]

Bahia my home ❤ traced my ancestry to Nigeria

[@voteorstfu5734]

Great episode with a lot of historical and factual information. Every place around the world that was conquered through European colonization has systemic racism and targeted violence toward the marginalized people. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@ellearmitage2936]

Eu sou brasileira nascida em outra região do Brasil e nunca tive a oportunidade de visitar o Nordeste brasileiro, mas depois de assistir seu vídeo, Salvador estará na meu roteiro de viajem. Só não irei lá na época do verão! Too hot. 😂 Amazing job guys! Keep bringing this side of my Country to the spot light and keep sharing its history in this most sincere way of yours. 😊 Captivating!❤

[@TheYarbros]

Muito Obrigado!

[@Mikedigital32]

Good job! That was a great episode.

[@linamonteiro711]

Que vídeo maravilhoso. Obrigada

[@TheYarbros]

Muito obrigado!

[@alisahughley399]

Excellent video! You are more than travelers, you are cultural anthropologists! I especially loved the young student and the couple you interviewed.

[@TheYarbros]

Wow, thank you! We really loved building with the family there as well. Wasn't difficult to arrange any of those interviews.

[@architecture.w]

High quality documentary! I'm so glad to have found it.

[@TheYarbros]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maritzamw7832]

Such a well researched and beautifully done video. Thank you for sharing. Definitely adding Salvador, Bahia, Brazil to my future travel list.

[@TheWrightDestination]

Reminder set! Ready for y’all to drop tonight!💯🙌🏿🤗

[@TheYarbros]

We'll meet you in the comment section!

[@ged4580]

​@@TheYarbroscoloca legenda em português.

[@gustavorosseline]

Not tumeric, palm oil "dendê", that's that golden colour. This is incredible work, you guys. Thank you!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you.

[@MrPman474]

I've been to Rio de Janeiro twice, and have always wanted to visit Bahia!!!!

[@TheYarbros]

Definitely worth while!

[@rodolfo_23]

Great job guys!

[@TheYarbros]

Glad you felt this one. Thanks for watching!

[@constanciofaria7147]

thanks a lot for all of these cut clean out of the conventional media explanations about our culture and cities in brazil, and yet you both always add a kind of beauty to it also with a great footage

[@TheYarbros]

It's our take on what we experienced in Salvador while we were there. It is what it is.

[@oluwaseunajia]

Lovely video, thank you. Couple of things: 1. Orisha is Yoruba and in the Yoruba traditional religion, Orishas are spirits or forces of nature that act as intermediaries/intercessors between Olodumare (capital G God) and us humans on earth (Aiye). 2. Acaraje is "Akara", a Yoruba cuisine made by deep frying peeled and blended beans, onions and other spices. It's the food of the gods. 3. Watching your video, most of the culture I saw were distinctly Yoruba. The Yorubas are native to the SW of Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana and there are some in Ivory coast. 4. Saracen is pronounced like Sara-sin. Keep up the great job!

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks on all accounts!

[@EdeilsonSantos-vd7rp]

Parabéns por conhecer nossa história ❤❤❤

[@TheYarbros]

Obrigado!

[@realkarenabercrombie]

Wow!!! THIS experience for me, has been enlightening, life changing, inspiring and your best thus far. Bravo! Brava! Thank you Yarbros team!!! I am truly grateful!

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for enjoying!

[@kelajay9812]

WOOOOW u guys have elevated this is your best video yet! Super amazing, I subscribe to your channel, keep up the amazing work and thank you so much for the education along with the tour! Very Important , we must learn n neva forget our history......Blessings to you both!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@kelajay9812]

@@TheYarbros ❤

[@kelajay9812]

You had me at the Portuguese are the OG's of the slave trade!!!! Pure Poetic and felt like I was listening to a Professor. Not to mention I could tell this trip was very emotional for you both. I really Wish all kids were taught like this in school, I'm certain they would all develop empathy and not repeat the same hatred cycle their ancestors did. Cheers to you both, stay beautiful and look forward to your next video....🥰

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Excellent production....from a lovely vibrant loving couple. Proud 🖤

[@TheYarbros]

Really glad you enjoyed the edit! Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@alexandreuchoa99]

Im just in love about your video! you guys just made an amazing analysis of the brazilian blackness mirroring the salvador black culture. Just a piece of art, perfect, well analyzed, well done! Nice job, as a brazilian afrodescendant, I admire your job.

[@TheYarbros]

That means a lot to us! Obrigado bro!

[@jjsparksshow4772]

Brilliant thanks ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@pKoltsu]

Este é um dos poucos vídeos na internet que vale a pena ver. Parabéns pelo trabalho! Muito muito bom

[@gutoolivaes94]

Hey there, I'm from Salvador Myself, and I realy like to explore the city and show its roots. If you ever come again to Bahia, there are several places from a 2 hour drive that you can visit that are stunning, such as Praia do Forte and Morro de São Paulo (2 hours after the Ferry).

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks