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	Forro in the Dark A blend of forró inspired-country soul and urban funk For those who don’t already know, forró is the hip-swiveling, dancefloor-filling, rural party music of Brazil’s northeastern states. And Forro in the Dark is the collective of four New York-based Brazilian expats – Mauro Refosco (zabumba drum and vocals), Davi Vieira (percussion and vocals), Guilherme Monteiro (guitar and vocals) and Jorge Continentino (pifano flute, sax and vocals) – who are updating this traditional sound for the 21st century. "In Brazil, forró literally means party," says Mauro. "It’s a gathering, a good time. The objective is to make people dance." Which is exactly what Forro in the Dark have been doing since 2005 at their weekly residence at East Village nightspot Nublu, where their signature blend of down home forró and urban cool have made them one of the city’s must-see buzz bands. The seed of the band was born at a party for Mauro's birthday at Nublu, where he invited some friends to jam, forró-style. They were such a hit that they started a weekly residency. The band's current cast solidified for 2006's Bonfires of São João, an addictive exploration of the forró form with downtown New York influences, featuring David Byrne, Bebel Gilberto, and Miho Hatori as guest vocalists. Forro in the Dark spent 2007 touring throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America in support of Bonfires, spreading their good vibes over the globe. They garnered critical acclaim for their innovative sound, and new audiences fell in love with their energetic live shows. Forro in the Dark is Mauro Refosco on Zabumba and Vocals; Davi Vieira on Percussion and Vocals; Guilherme Monteiro on Guitar and Vocals; and Jorge Continentino on Pifano, Baritone Sax and Vocals. On tour, they are joined by a bass player. Live Dates 2010: Sad news: Due to a serious health issue of one of Forro in the dark's band members, the band needs to cancel all concerts in May, including the European tour dates, amoung them the support dates with Gogol Bordello and Mariachi el Bronx! 04.06. IT-Gambettola, TREeSESSANTA 05.06. IT-La Spezia, Piazza Brin 06.06. IT-Isola della Scala - Cà Magre Live 09.06. IT-Ischia, Festival Viaggiatori di Note 11.06. FR-Rouen, Hangar 23 12.06. FR-Paris, Festival de l'Oh @ Petit Bain 23.07. FR-Besançon, Open Air 24.07. FR-Jumilhac-le-Grand, Guitares Vertes 30.07. PT-Sines, Festival de Músicas do Mundo 31.07. DE-Koblenz, Horizonte Festival 01.08. DE-Nürnberg, Bardentreffen 27.-29.08. Portugal New live video: Forro in the dark at WOMAD festival 2009! Short Info: origin: USA/Brazil next touring periods: May/June/July/Aug 2010, Fall 2010 line up: 5 musicians on stage booking territory: Europe except Italy upcoming releases: "Light a Candle" Oct 2009 label/distribution: Nublu/Nat Geo Music/ADA Global Downloads: Forro in the Dark - Bio & Release Info "Light a Candle" 2009 english [PDF] Forro in the Dark - Release Info "Light a Candle" 2009 deutsch [PDF] Links: www.forrointhedark.com www.myspace.com/forrointhedark www.natgeomusic.net « back to overview