Afro Brazilian Drums Voice Dance

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 (percussion & conception), with Dudu Tucci taking over the musical direction one year later.

Afoxé Loni follows the Afro Brazilian tradition of Bahia, where Afoxé processions are closely tied to the carnival. Their purpose is to ritually purify the streets and calm down latent violence before the actual carnival parade.

Afoxé Loni Stage Performance

The traditional afro-Brazilian show lays its emphasis on the musical culture of Bahia and the North East of Brazil. Music and dance are full of poetry and drama and show a panorama of the rich afro Brazilian culture. Afoxé Congo, and Barravento - the roots of Afoxé Loni, Maracatú from Pernambuco and a short presentation of some Orixás are the elements of a beautiful performance.

For stage performances Afoxé Loni plays with a smaller troupe of professional musicians and a corresponding dance formation.

The performance is a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.