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FORRO IN THE DARK
THURSDAY JULY 10
CELEBRATE PROVIDENCE AT GREATER KENNEDY PLAZA | 6:30PM
Picture this: it's an exceptionally hot, muggy night in the heart of Northeastern Brazil. While the ambient forest and wildlife sounds engulf most of the region, a bright rhythmic pulse beats out of a large, illuminated dance club. A sweaty group of men and women, who should be exhausted after a long week's work, dance exuberantly pelvis-to-pelvis in a waltz-meets-salsa like motion to a colorful vibrant band effortlessly performing a style of music centered around the bass-like thump of a zabumba, the awkward wail of an accordion and a large metal triangle rattled so quickly, you'd think the musician was having a seizure. Forro in the Dark is not quite that type of traditional Forro band, instead they are bringing an updated style of the music to the hipsters and club-goers of NYC, but the sweaty, excitable vibe is still undeniable.
http://forrointhedark.com