2nd July 2010 at Guildhall Yard, London EC2.

City of London Festival (free event), www.colf.org/. Forro Friday was a day devoted to Forró music.

Douglas Gomes and Gladys Cavalcante were present to teach the audience how to dance to Forró. Here they are during ForroDaki’s set.

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23rd October 1996 at Royal Albert Hall, London SW7.

Country: Brazil. Style: Samba.

One of Rio de Janeiro’s oldest Samba Schools (founded in 1928 as Deixa Falar). Named after a neighbourhood in the North Zone of the city (which in turn was named after the city’s founder). They performed to an almost empty Royal Albert Hall. The concert also feature the singer Alcione.
More information: www.gresestaciodesa.com.br/.

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20th August 2010 at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom), London SE1.

Festival Brazil / Friday Tonic (free event).

Country: Brazil (British resident). Style: Maracatu & Ciranda.

Lineup included: Uria Noguera Xekere (conductor/per), Rebeca Vallim (v)

Maracatudo Mafuá play the music of the north eastern state of Pernambuco. Maracatu and Ciranda are two of the popular rhythms. The singer and dancers were backed by Alfaias (bass drums) and Caixas (snare drums).
More information: www.myspace.com/mafua.

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27th July 2011 at Devonshire Square (Western Courtyard), London EC2.

City of London Festival (free event), www.colf.org/.

Country: unknown for the dancers. Style: Cuban Son & Salsa.

Lineup: Yuri Moreno (v/maracas), Sara McGuinness (piano), Elpidio Caicedo (bass g/v), Bill Bland (congas), Emeris Solis (bongos/cowbell).

Soneando were formed in 2000 by Sara McGuiness. Depending on the engagement there are 5 to 8 musicians. An alternative vocalist used by the band is Jesus Cutino.

In this photo: Despite repeated appeals from Elpidio Caicedo, few people danced. This couple were the main exception.

More information: www.grupolokito.co.uk/Site/Soneando.html.

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10th September 2011 at The Scoop, London SE1.

Al Fresco Tango, Thames Festival (free festival) Day 1 (of 2), www.thamesfestival.org/.

Country: Argentina (British resident). Style: Tango.

Lineup: Leandro Palou, Romina Godoy (dancers).

Leandro Palou and Romina Godoy are Argentinians living in London. They have been performing together since 2006, and have their own Tango school.
More information: www.tangosoul.co.uk/.

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