Choro and Forró Dance Night With Dexter Payne Quintet & Dandha da Hora

Kick off a lively night of music and dance at Colorado Brazil Fest with the Dexter Payne Quintet & guests, opening the evening with spirited instrumental choro and forró that set the perfect tone for a festive atmosphere. As the night unfolds, the focus shifts to the rich rhythms of Brazil’s northeast, with a second set featuring styles like forró, xote, arrastapé, and baião. Special guest vocalist Dandha da Hora joins the band, along with percussionist Carl Dixon, to bring beloved Brazilian forró classics to life with powerful vocals and joyful energy—inviting everyone to the dance floor. Born in the sertão, the arid interior of the region, Forró was formed by the many traditions, cultures, and musical styles of the Northeast. Forró is danced by couples locked in a sensual embrace and has three main rhythms: baiao, xote, and arrasta-pe.