It’s 7pm but still sunny. On the plaza by the water, lots of couples are dancing; intricate steps and twirls and turns and hip swivels and joy and bodies in sync, as rhythmical accordion music plays ...

In northeastern Brazil, forró dancing is so popular that the phrase “going to the forró” has become shorthand for “going to party.” Forró encompasses a variety of musical styles and dance rhythms and ...

Lisbon's small but vibrant Forró de Lampião Carnival draws enthusiasts from all over the world and is a chance to enjoy this Brazilan music and dance closer to home Outside Lisbon's Steps club and ...

Brazil has a reputation for its music. Just mentioning the country’s name can evoke images of samba bands and glittering dancers at Carnaval, or the swaying beat of "The Girl From Ipanema." But Brazil ...

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After years of leaning into electronic production and chasing fusions with trending genres such as arrocha and sertanejo, Xand hit reset. He reintroduced brass instruments (hallmarks of the forró ...

Join us on Market Street, just north of The Esplanade for a free dance class on Friday July 28th & Friday August 25th, then stay to practise your moves with live music! 5:30pm-6:15pm, Dance Class – ...

Come and join us for a night of celebration as we commemorate the 10-year anniversary of our beloved forró dance community: Forró For All! In keeping with the spirit of forró and our Brazilian roots, ...