Vocalist-percussionist Dendê Macedo
The pulsing sounds of Afro-Brazilian culture come alive through the powerful rhythms of the renowned Dendê & Band. Brazilian vocalist-musical director-percussionist Dendê Macedo will take you on a musical journey deep into the tropics with the rhythms of samba, candomblé, merengue, Afrobeat, and more. They bring the heat of the equator to your feet!
“He absorbs music from all over the world, then infuses it with his own distinct energy and rhythmic swagger.” – Rudy Greenberg, Relix magazine
“A percussionist, singer, composer, and teacher, Dendé is a force of nature and a standard bearer for Brazilian roots music.” Banning Eyre, Afropop Worldwide
Date: Sept. 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sutherland Auditorium
This FREE concert is sponsored by the Penn State Abington Division of Arts and Humanities and the Music Enhancement Endowment.