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We're super excited to announce that the popular Brazilian Forró band, Forrofiá, will be performing in Nijmegen on September 18th! Forrofiá is coming directly from Brazil for a tour through Europe, and they're making a stop at Waalhalla to delight us with an energetic lively show of traditional Brazilian music. You can't miss out on this one, the energy of this show will be unlike anything you've seen before!
20h00 | Doors open
20h30 - 22h30 | Forrofiá live show
22h30 - 23h00 | Closure
✨About the band
Forrofiá plays authentic forró pé-de-serra music, using traditional instruments: accordion, zabumba (Brazilian drum), cavaco (small guitar), and triangle. The band was formed in 2018, and is on the rise in the forró circuit in Brazil, playing all around the country and now also touring Europe showcasing this unique part of Brazilian culture around the world.
Here's a sneak preview from a show in Brazil:
https://youtu.be/6r4lJWHs7q8
✨About forró
Forró is both a music style and a dance style that originated in the Northeastern region of Brazil. Like Samba, it has European and African influences. Forró is characterized by its upbeat rhythms, close contact between dance partners, unique steps with lively and dynamic movements in the dance.
You don't need to be familiar with forró in order to enjoy the show - the band brings amazing musical energy!
✨Forró in Nijmegen
A community of 'forrozeiros' is forming in Nijmegen as well, and we're very excited to spread our passion for forró through these events! If you'd like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with us.
