Forro in the Dark

# Forro in the Dark

Forro in the Dark is a New York-based collective that fuses traditional Brazilian forró—a percussion-driven dance music rooted in northeast Brazil—with contemporary elements of rock, folk, jazz, and country. Since their formation in 2002, the group has distinguished itself by reimagining forró's rhythmic foundations through a distinctly modern lens, creating a hybrid sound that bridges cultural traditions with contemporary production sensibilities.

The collective’s approach to forró has expanded the genre’s reach beyond its traditional audience, introducing the style’s infectious rhythms and instrumental textures to listeners across multiple musical communities. Their work exemplifies how traditional dance music can evolve through cross-genre experimentation while maintaining its essential percussive character and dancefloor energy.