Credits:
Music: Projeto Mazombo
Choreography: Ariadna Vaz

Mazombo is inspired by the Mazombo Project, a musical initiative by artists from Goiás that explores the cultural identity of the caipira metropolitano — a concept that reflects the feeling of not belonging felt by those with rural roots living in urban centers.

The term “mazombo” has Afro-Brazilian origins and was used in colonial Brazil to describe children of Europeans born in the colony. On stage, 12 dancers — eight men and four women — take turns across 15 choreographies combining contemporary dance, jazz, classical dance and urban styles, accompanied by a soundtrack composed by musicians from Goiás such as Hugo Vaz and Lucas Adorno, with participation from the group Vida Seca. 

In this show, we tell, sing and dance Brazil through its roots, its geography and its sweeping cultural mixing. A variety of choreographies travel across the country through diverse rhythms and styles, showcasing the versatility of our people — projected through dance and music into a dynamic, joyful, colorful and surprising performance. 

A single-act show. Dancing our roots, our history and our geography has always been and will always be a great joy. Even better to share all of this with an audience that will surely delight in the great songs and in a dance rich in style, gesture, expression, dynamics, and the variety and richness of movement that elevates the choreographic work. The Mazombo soundtrack — winner of the SESI Canta Cerrado festival with the track Cabeça Calabouço — is the guiding force and main inspiration behind this dance show, in pursuit of innovation and the celebration of our artistic heritage. 

We hope this project awakens in every audience member a taste for and pride in being Brazilian — and Goiano in particular.