Afoxé Loni

Afoxé Loni [ afu ∫ e: loni ] is a Brazilian- German music and dance group from Berlin. The artistic directors are Dudu Tucci (percussion) and Murah Soares ( choreography ).

Afoxé Loni was founded in 1996 on the occasion of the Berlin Carnival of Cultures and the road leads parade since then at the head of the procession. The group is in the tradition of Brazilian Afoxé - Blocos be played traditional Brazilian rhythms and compositions by Dudu Tucci. Characteristic are the white- golden costumes Blocos.

During the Carnival of Cultures Berlin group will grow by numerous guests from all over Germany, Italy, England and other countries for up to one hundred drummers, as many dancers and some singers. Afoxé Loni has the carnival of cultures represented on several occasions, as in conferring the Critics Prize at the Berlin Schauspielhaus, at the Expo 2000 in Hanover or at the reopening of the Berlin Olympic stadium. In the group competition of the carnival Afoxé Loni does not participate.

A smaller lineup denies stage performances throughout the year. As one of the few groups in Europe Afoxé Loni also brings the music and dances of Candomblé to the stage. The band was among other festivals to Aguascalientes (Mexico), Forde (Norway ), London, Milan, Dublin, Manchester and Drogheda (Ireland ) invited.

In 2002 he released the CD Afoxé Loni - Drums of Peace. The music was played by Dudu Tucci complete, the song comes from Murah Soares, Dudu Tucci and singers of the group.

Since among the members are many Brazilians, Afoxé Loni takes an important social role for the Brazilian community in Berlin. The organization of the group is Krista Zeissig that Afoxé Loni co-founded.

In May 2011, the carrier club announced that Afoxé Loni after 15 years for the last time participate for financial reasons, the Carnival of Cultures. While the revenue and subsidies do not reach the groups that imposed by the town for participation are so high that up to 7,000 euros should be spent on the technology of the car, safety and waste disposal. At the same time the willingness of the musicians and dancers had dwindled to participate out of idealism, but instead is perceived as a free party the event. The performance group will continue to exist.

Discography

  • Dudu Tucci & Murah Soares: Afoxé Loni - Drums of Peace, 2002.
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