The Capoeira Senzala Festival doesn’t end with the final roda — it transforms into a vibrant celebration of rhythm, movement, and community! Join us for the official After Party, where Afro-Brazilian energy takes over the night with live music, dance, drumming and powerful performances.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC & DANCE LINEUP 🎶

🎵 Zambezi Sounds (Canberra)
Fusing the sounds of Southern Africa with reggae, soul, and Afrobeat, Zambezi Sounds brings a deep groove and joyous energy to the stage. With traditional Zimbabwean instrumentation and danceable modern rhythms, this local favourite will have the whole room moving.

💃 So Samba
A colourful celebration of Brazil’s most iconic dance styles, So Samba brings high-energy performances inspired by Rio’s carnaval spirit. Expect sequins, samba no pé, and infectious smiles that will get you up and dancing.

🪘 Raio de Sol – Live Afro-Brazilian Drumming
Sunshine with a kick — Raio de Sol brings the raw energy of Brazilian street samba straight to the stage. Powered by pounding percussion, live dancers, and pure community vibes, this crew turns every gig into a carnival. Loud, joyful, and impossible not to move to — they don’t just play music, they ignite the room.

⚔️ Capoeira & Maculelê Demonstrations
Experience the art and athleticism of Capoeira Senzala practitioners as they share powerful performances of capoeira and maculelê – the stick dance rooted in Afro-Brazilian resistance and storytelling. Explosive, expressive, and full of soul.

🎧 DJ Dede da Cruz
DJing is a rite of passage for Dede da Cruz – a sonic storyteller spinning across the Afro-Latin and Transatlantic diaspora. With deep roots in broadcasting and event curation, Dede blends cumbia, samba, Afrohouse, funk and more into sets that are both cultural journeys and invitations to dance. Those who know... KNOW.