Adriano Adewale Group

Adriano Adewale Group blends rich percussion, global rhythms, and improvisation to create vibrant, genre-defying music. Led by composer and percussionist Adriano Adewale, the group weaves Brazilian, African, and contemporary influences into dynamic performances that captivate audiences worldwide.

Animal Project

Caboclos Commission Project is a collaborative initiative where Adriano Adewale composed, arranged, and rehearsed original music specifically designed for primary school students to perform.

In this unique project, the young participants also played a creative role by contributing their own lyrics, making the experience even more personal and inspiring.

This project fosters creativity, teamwork, and a deep connection to music and storytelling. Perfect for school performances and educational initiatives.

Hatch

Choreographer and movement director Carolina Paulino and composer Adriano Adewale collaborated on HATCH, a magical theatre production for children aged 2 to 5, produced by Polka Theatre and the Royal Opera House. Blending live music, puppetry, and movement, the show created an immersive and engaging experience, captivating young audiences through rhythm, storytelling, and play.

Catapluf Musical Journey

Catapluf Musical Journey is an exciting, multicultural musical experience for children, featuring global rhythms, percussion, and interactive storytelling.

Led by Adriano Adewale and a talented band of professional musicians, the performance focuses on sound and percussion, creating a unique experience without lyrics—allowing it to connect with children from all cultures around the world.

This approach transcends language barriers and inspires creativity, cultural appreciation, and a love for music. Perfect for schools and festivals worldwide. Book your performance today

World Beats Festival

The World Beats Festival, curated by Caboclos artist Adriano Adewale and produced by Wiltshire Music Centre, celebrated the rich diversity of global percussion music.

The festival featured performances across various genres, all centered on percussion, alongside workshops for both young people and adults.

Attendees also enjoyed Q&A sessions with emerging young talents, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the next generation of musicians.

The festival highlighted the power of rhythm to unite and inspire.

London Jazz Festival

Caboclos artist Adriano Adewale led a large-scale community project for the London Jazz Festival, composing original music to unite participants across London. Featuring horns, vocals, percussion, and strings, the initiative brought together diverse musicians, including the incredible Kinetica group. Premiering at Southbank Centre, the project was a vibrant celebration of music, collaboration, and community spirit.

AKA Trio

AKA Trio is the result of 12 years of friendship between three world-renowned virtuosos: Italian guitarist, Antonio Forcione; Senegalese kora player; Seckou Keita; and Brazilian percussionist, Adriano Adewale. “Three musicians who were meant and destined to play together” as suggested by Songlines.

Together they create intense, spiritual and resolutely acoustic music that transcends musical styles and genres. On stage they will showcase highlights from their album Joy, where “free-flowing songs and instrumentals dazzle with a rich musical, almost monastic, minimalism where less actually does mean more” by Morning Star.

With each performance, AKA Trio takes us on a fabulous journey through Africa, Europe and South America with awe-inspiring, joyful, uplifting and life-affirming performances as well as incredible moments of improvisatio

“When the lights go off… and the cleaners get in’'

Caboclos artist Carolina Paulino served as choreographer and movement director for two impactful film projects:

🔹 "When the Lights Go Off... and the Cleaners Get In" – A transformative film exploring the lives of Latin American women working in London’s cleaning sector, highlighting their resilience and cultural impact.

🔹 Mina Production Short Film – A poignant film shedding light on the struggles of immigrant women in vulnerable situations in the UK, premiering in May 2024.

Both projects showcase Paulino's artistic vision and the power of dance to tell stories of empowerment and social change.

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