Forro in the Dark is a band that brings not just the heat of Brazil to crowded, pulsing nightclubs — it brings the heart. A group of five Brazilians and one American put their rhythmic spin on forro, ...

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 ...

But Brazil ’s musical culture extends far beyond one genre. Samba, tropicália, axé, forró, electronic music, and more make ...

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 ...

The New York-based (and Brazilian expats), Forró in the Dark, are set to release their first album in over 8 years. The band combines driving dance rhythms of forró from Northeastern Brazil with rock, ...

Though it’s been available since mid-October, Forro in the Dark celebrated the release of their new CD, “Light a Candle” at two New York City clubs, Nublu on Wednesday and the Highline Ballroom on ...

FANS across Brazil are mourning the heartbreaking loss of singer Vanessa Rios, who has died aged 42 after a brave fight with ...

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Throughout most of the year, the Northwest BachFest is a showcase for noteworthy pieces — both well-known and underperformed — from the classical chamber music repertoire. Not all of the music in ...