| mlpercussion.nl | MLPercussion | MLPercussion is an organization established in 2004 in Deventer that focuses on education, development, and entertainment in Brazilian percussion, offering activities throughout the Netherlands. In addition to lessons and workshops, MLPercussion provides company outings, events, and musical trips to Brazil, including trips to Salvador Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. The organization has an instrument-making workshop where young people facing employment barriers gain experience in making instruments, which are then sold in the store, and Mireille Linger, the founder, is known as ‘Mestra Mirella’ in Brazil.” | Instrument → Percussion 262 | company outing 166 drum 274 instrument 1295 trip 2032 lesson 5154 workshop 19325 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| farofa.nl | Farofa | The Farofa band, featuring singer Sheyla, offers live entertainment for parties and events, with options for instrument selection and a diverse repertoire. The band is versatile, available in smaller (2- or multi-person) formations with soloists, as well as larger formations with instrumental and percussion elements. Farofa specializes in playing genres such as Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Samba, incorporating influences from various cultures and artists, and also offers a translation service. | Performance → Live Music 1612 | samba 57 jazz 393 band 2977 music 13170 | |
| wkthemafeest.nl | Dansgroep Exotica | The website specializes in organizing tropical shows with exotic dancers and percussion ensembles, particularly in the style of samba and carnival. Wkthemafeest offers performances for various occasions, including weddings, corporate events and themed parties with a Brazilian theme, such as the World Cup and the Olympics. The website provides information on dance groups, contact details and various entertainment options, including drum bands, opening acts and themed evenings. | Parties → Themed Parties 583 | samba 57 dancer 220 party 5928 performance 7586 | |
| aventurado.nl | Aventurado | Aventurado is a long-standing samba band founded in 1990 in Eindhoven, with a unique sound inspired by Brazilian and African samba history. The band offers music performances for a wide range of events, including sports competitions, corporate events, weddings, and fairs. Aventurado promotes itself as a ‘stimulating’ band that can create a festive atmosphere with Brazilian music at festivals and other occasions. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | samba 57 arrangement 3104 festival 3804 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| rhythm-experience.nl | Rhythm Experience | Wouter de Gooyert runs Rhythm Experience, an organization that has been teaching and organizing Brazilian percussion music for 25 years. The website offers practice videos for tamborim players, with a program of five minutes per day, at tempos ranging from 30 to 130 bpm. Rhythm Experience also provides lessons to percussion groups and regularly organizes samba events, including the annual Nijmegen Samba Festival. | Instrument → Percussion 262 | samba 57 percussion 175 instrument 1295 lesson 5154 video 6714 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| sambacaxi.nl | Sambacaxi | Sambacaxi, based in Utrecht, has been active for years providing Brazilian percussion rhythms at various events. The ensemble, consisting of 15 to 20 people, specializes in rhythms such as Samba, Samba-reggae, Timbalada, and Ciranda, offering performances ranging from 10 to 40 minutes. Sambacaxi is known for its enthusiasm, passion, and interaction with the audience, often without amplification, and is mobile and suitable for diverse occasions. | Live Entertainment → Music Performances 265 | percussion 175 rhythm 231 audience 901 performance 7586 music 13170 event 45199 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| wk-feest.nl | Dansgroep Exotica | The website offers a wide range of services, including Brazilian bands, dancers, percussion groups, and costumes, primarily targeting corporate events and weddings. The organization, Dansgroep Exotica, specializes in creating tropical shows with exotic dancers and offers various band and percussion group formations with corresponding prices. The website contains information about the Samba music genre, known through the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and provides entertainment for parties and events in various locations, including shopping centers and village festivals. | Parties → Themed Parties 583 | percussion 175 dancer 220 costume 500 carnival 986 band 2977 party 5928 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| brazilvibes.nl | Brazil Vibes | The trio specializes in performing songs by Antônio Jobim, Elis Regina, Djavan, and Gilberto Gil, including well-known tracks like ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ and ‘One Note Samba’. Brazil Vibes is known for their lively and interactive performances, where the music is presented in a fun and engaging way, and the meaning of the songs is explained. The trio consists of Giuseppe Coppola (guitar and vocals), Marjoleine ten Cate (vocals and percussion), and Ruud Schellekens (saxophone). There are positive reviews of their performances, particularly highlighting the warm Brazilian atmosphere they create. | Performance → Live Music 1612 | samba 57 vocals 206 saxophone 225 guitar 1091 | |
| sambaencia.nl | Samba & Cia | Samba & Cia is an event agency specializing in booking Brazilian bands, organizing capoeira shows, and offering Brazilian cocktail bars. The website features a wide range of services, such as Brazilian percussion, samba dancers, DJ shows, and workshops related to Afro-Brazilian culture. The company provides complete event solutions, from booking entertainment to organizing cocktail bars and creating an atmospheric party experience. | South America → Brazil 14 | capoeira 33 cocktail 925 band 2977 workshop 19325 event 45199 | |
| bloco-dos-arcos.nl | Bloco dos Arcos | The band, composed of young and enthusiastic players, has collaborated with renowned Brazilian percussionists such as Alaor Soares, Maninho Costa, and Marcos da Silva. Bloco dos Arcos’ music draws upon diverse Brazilian traditions including Batucada, Hip-Hop, Samba-Reggae, Capoeira, Maracatu, and Frevo, blending traditional and contemporary elements. The band aims to provide an energetic and sophisticated musical experience rooted in the passion, upliftment, and poetic nature of Brazilian culture. | Orchestras & Bands → World Music 105 | percussion 175 rhythm 231 band 2977 music 13170 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| braziliaansedansen.nl | braziliaansedansen.nl | Axé is a Brazilian music and dance style that emerged in the 1990s in Bahia, combining elements of merengue, reggae, samba, salsa, and African drums. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial-dance with African roots, where two people dance and move within a circle. Forro is a dance and music genre originating in Northeastern Brazil, known for its sensual dance style and rhythmic variations. | Dance → Brazilian Dance 11 | capoeira 33 samba 57 | |
| divertimentotilburg.nl | Divertimento | Divertimento is a group of enthusiastic people who come together to make Brazilian percussion music. The group was founded on April 21, 2010, and has its own repertoire including songs like Carnaval de Paris, Samba de Janeiro, and Amsterdao. Visitors can find more information about the group, attend performances, or sign up for a workshop via the contact and activities pages. | Orchestras → Brass Bands 388 | carnaval 15 samba 57 percussion 175 repertoire 2497 workshop 19325 | |
| olabrazil.nl | DELANO LIMOEN | The event features a diverse range of Brazilian musical genres, including Samba, Baile Funk, Piseiro, Forró, Pagode, and Sertanejo. It provides a combination of live music and DJ performances, along with Brazilian cocktails, to create a genuine Brazilian atmosphere. The party will take place at the Club Melkweg in Amsterdam and on May 2nd, 2025, at the Paard Den Haag. | Parties → Themed Parties 583 | live music 129 cocktail 925 dj 1722 atmosphere 5591 music 13170 event 45199 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |