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Friday, 11/6/2026
at 7:30 PM



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In this format, formations based in Berlin present their work based on Brazilian music traditions.

This year, Banda Furiosa, known primarily for their long-standing presence at the Carnival of Cultures, Dudu Tucci’s project Afoxé Berlin, and the hosts Terra Brasilis.

Samba Made in Berlin is complemented by "Faces Ocultas," a contemporary dance company from Brazil, which will be presented here for the first time in Germany.

Program:

Friday, November 6, 7:30 PM
Faces Ocultas
Banda Furiosa

Faces Ocultas – Contemporary Dance from Brazil
The award-winning Brazilian dance company Faces Ocultas from Salto, São Paulo, combines contemporary dance with socially relevant themes. The focus is on the exploration of the "hidden faces" of humanity and its socio-cultural environment.

With expressive choreography, impressive body language, and great emotional power, the company tells stories of identity, resistance, cultural diversity, and social change. In addition to international performances and festival participations, Faces Ocultas is involved in numerous social and cultural projects.

Moça Bonita – A Tribute to Elza Soares
In "Moça Bonita," Faces Ocultas honors the extraordinary life and work of the Brazilian music icon Elza Soares (1930–2022). The choreography narrates her rise from poverty and violence to an internationally celebrated voice of Samba, Soul, and Brazilian pop music.

Dance and body become expressions of strength, self-determination, and resilience. The audience is invited to discover their own potential, forge their own path, and celebrate the power and independence of women.

Donos da Terra – The Lords of the Land
“Donos da Terra” is dedicated to the history and cultural significance of Brazil's indigenous peoples. The company recalls their deep connection with nature, their rich traditions, and their cultural wealth.

At the same time, the piece tells of colonization, oppression, and the ongoing struggle for rights, identity, and cultural self-determination. A powerful homage to indigenous communities and their unbroken resistance.

Banda Furiosa
Experienced both on stage and directly in the audience, Banda Furiosa participates each year in major events such as IFA, the great Berlin Marathon, the International Children's Festival, the Carnival of Cultures, or the “Fete de la Musique.”

With their original music and dance performances, the band ensures a great atmosphere. Their passionate joy for making music is overwhelming and transmits to the audience; their animation brings laughter and participation.

As the band manages without electric amplifiers and equipment, the musicians can move freely in the space and play in various locations, thus directly reaching the audience.

The group plays Samba, Afro-Brazil, and Samba Reggae with a lineup of six to twelve musicians.

Saturday, November 7, 8:00 PM
Dudu Tucci's Afoxé Berlin
Terra Brasilis

Dudu Tucci, percussion master and pioneer of Afro-Brazilian rhythms in Europe, presents his band Afoxé Berlin and guests with a purely percussive repertoire.

Afoxé Berlin, Dudu Tucci, and guests bring the Afro-Brazilian rhythmic culture from Salvador da Bahia to the stage. With compositions by Dudu Tucci, they combine traditional grooves, powerful percussion, and contemporary arrangements into an exhilarating concert experience.

Over 40 years ago, Dudu Tucci followed an invitation to the JazzFest Berlin. Since then, he has lived and worked in Berlin – as a musician, composer, and sought-after teacher for Brazilian percussion. As a soloist and with his bands Afoxé Berlin and Brazil Power Drums, Dudu has thrilled audiences at international festivals and concert stages both at home and abroad – from Mexico to South Korea and Morocco.

Terra Brasilis & Guests
The ufaFabrik is the home of Terra Brasilis, which looks back on over 38 years of history. Under the direction of Manfred Spaniol, the musicians primarily play their own compositions based on Brazilian percussion grooves.

Terra Brasilis has appeared at many international festivals, traveled to Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Brazil, and Cambodia. They have performed at numerous large-scale cultural events and have made a name for themselves worldwide with their versatile repertoire. Terra Brasilis' musicians have been involved in international cultural exchange projects for years.

Title photo: Christiane Vonnahme

Box office opens at 6:30 PM

Event data provided by: Reservix

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