Most of the members of Forro in the Dark hail from Brazil, home of the forro music from which the group derives its name. Though they are purveyors of the Northern Brazilian country rhythms, these ...

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 ...

For a variety of reasons, Latin American proponents of music from the native lands often pretend that race and class aren’t relevant when it comes to music. But listen to the rhythms and the lyrics of ...

When: 8-11 p.m. Where: Hendershot's Coffee Price: $10 at the door, $8 online and $8 for students Athens band Bichos Vivos will take the stage of Hendershot’s Coffee & Bar this Saturday to celebrate ...

Forro is a century-old type of dance and song from northeastern Brazil, and its traditional lyrical content generally consists of love, sex, romance, sex, passion and sex. Oh, and homesickness, too.

Let the rhythms of Brazil take over as you move to the beat of the drums, guitars, and soulful vocals. Whether you're here to dance or just enjoy the music, this is your chance to experience the ...

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July 17, 2013 • Forro in the Dark gets its name from a style of Brazilian dance music, but it doesn't conform to those limitations, instead drawing on influences from Enrique Iglesias to Beck. Hear an ...