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Afoxé Loni

Afro Brazilian Dance and Percussion

Photo: Mladen Sever / Dalibor Talajic

Afoxé Loni is considered to be one of the most beautiful and musically sophisticated Blocos outside Brasil. In 1997 dancer and choreographer Murah Soares initiated the project together with Krista Zeißig, with Dudu Tucci taking over the musical direction.

At the Carnival of World Cultures in Berlin, Afoxé Loni traditionally forms the head of the parade; and has been invited to represent the afro-brazilian culture at more than one auspicious occasions. A core group of professional dancers and drummers offers various stage performances for festivals and events.

Performances:

Afoxé Loni - Afro Brazil Show: Voice, Percussion und Tanz, appr. 15 artists.
The traditional afro-brazilian show lays its emphasis on the musical culture of Bahia and the Northeast of Brazil. Panorama in 4 pictures with according costumes and drum sets (Videoclips: Afoxé / Rhythms of the Gods / Brasil Rhythms / Makulele / Maracatú)

Rhythms and dances of the Gods 4 drummers. 1 singer and up to 9 dancers
stage adaptation of the traditional dances and rhythms of the afro-brazilian deities (for theatre stages) Video-Clip

Street Show, unplugged, Percussion and Dance, size flexible. Video-Clip

Edutainment, holistic introduction to afro brazilian culture around the performances the group offers: introduction speech from ethnological side of view, talk on Brazlian music, singing, brazilian kitchen, film, stand with books/Cds.

Workshops
short workshops percussion / dance or 2-days trainings that enable participants to perform a parade together with the artists of Afoxé Loni

CELEBRATE BRASIL

Get your individual festival package - the same artists in the name of “Brasil Power Drums” offer additional performances with traditional and modern brazilian beats. (Promo-Kit)

Events

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Friday, 29.05.2009
Afoxé Loni Performance
19:00 - 20:00 h, Latinauta Stage, Zossener Strasse / Waterloo-Ufer Afoxé Loni presents their...
Sunday, 31.05.2009
Afoxé Loni Parade
Following the tradition, the Bloco Afoxé Loni will once again open the Street Parade of Carnival of...
Thursday, 25.06.2009
Afoxé Loni - Rhythms of the Gods
feat. Dudu Tucci und Murah Soares This unique show is a stage adaptation of the traditional dances...
Monday, 20.07.2009
Afoxé Loni - Afro Brazil Show
21:00 h Scena Gradec Afoxé Loni presents a panorama of afro Brazilian rhythms, dances and chants...
Sunday, 28.02.2010
Afoxé Loni @ Artists For Haiti
Afoxé Loni - Drums Voice Dance at the Charity Event ARTISTS FOR HAITI Music, Dance, Poetry,...
Friday, 21.05.2010
Afoxé Loni - Workshop
Afoxé Loni is considered to be one of the most beautiful and musically sophisticated ...
Sunday, 23.05.2010
Afoxé Loni at Berlin's Carnival of Cultures
Following the tradition, the Bloco Afoxé Loni will once again open the Street Parade of Carnival of...
Sunday, 05.09.2010
Festa do Brasil with Afoxé Loni
13:00 - 18:00 hrs Hot Rhythms and cool drinks - experience Brazilian atmosphere at the...
Friday, 22.04.2011
Afoxé Loni Dances of the Gods
Showtime: 19 h This unique performance is a stage adaptation of the traditional dances and...
Sunday, 12.06.2011
Afoxé Loni - Carnival of Cultures of the World
Anniversary 15 years Afoxé Loni  Afoxé Loni is considered to be one of the most beautiful and...
Wednesday, 27.07.2011
Afoxé Loni - Parade in Hannover
  Afoxé Loni goes Hannover - after a wonderful Carnival of Culture in Berlin, the Bloco visits...
Thursday, 04.08.2011
Afoxé Loni - Dances of the Gods
Afoxé Loni at the International Percussion Festival in Sacheon Performances und Workshop Dudu...
Friday, 23.03.2012
Afoxé Loni - Tanz der Götter
Show time 20:00 hrs This unique show is a stage adaptation of the traditional dances and rhythms...