Brazilian live music: Forró de Rabeca

We're excited to announce the next band playing live forró in Nijmegen! Coming from Lisbon, Forró de Rabeca brings authentic forró, as it originated from its Brazilian roots: played with the Rabeca - the first melodic instrument used to create the rhythm in Northeastern Brazil.
The group has performed at festivals and forró parties all over Portugal and Europe, and we're so happy we get to experience their unique sound right here in Nijmegen.
Here's a sneak preview from one of their shows in Lisbon: https://youtu.be/zQAmKYcBsfk?feature=shared&t=11

21h00 | Doors open
21h30 - 23h30 | Forró de Rabeca - live show
23h30 - 00h00 | Closure

✨About the band
The Rabeca is a bowed string instrument, precursor of the violin. It is believed to be of Arab origin, in North Africa, from where it was taken to Europe. From Europe it went to Brazil, where it started to be played in popular and religious manifestations since the remote times of Brazilian colonization. While in Europe the instrument was modernized and modified until it was called 'violin' around the 19th century, in Brazil it kept the characteristic shape and sound.
In the Northeast region of Brazil the rabeca was the first melodic instrument to play Baião and Forró, rhythms that would become very popular throughout Brazil, in addition to being important elements for the identity of northeastern and Brazilian culture.

✨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. ✨