Formed in 2002, Hãhãhães is named after the Indian tribe Pataxó-Hãhãhães that once inhabited the city of Salvador in Bahia, Brazil. Lead by master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê, the beat is always central, but it is tempered by thought provoking lyrics and sweet melodies. Comprised of musicians of various backgrounds, the groups’ diversity permeates its music with rhythms ranging from Nigerian Afrobeat to Brazilian Samba to Cuban Pilón.

About Dendê A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada, Dendê toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, appeared on various television shows and has performed and recorded with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Yvette Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 2001, Dendê now lives in New York, performing and recording with his groups Hãhãhães, an
Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Cuban band, Arrastão an Afro-Brazilian percussion band and Ologundê, an Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance group. With these groups he has toured all over the US and Europe. In addition to his own work, he has his performed and recorded with artists such as Mongo Santamaría, Jerry Gonzales, Daniel Moreno, Tico da Costa, Vinicius Cantuária and Alessandra Belloni. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian percussion in the New York City area.

Every Saturday SOB''s brings Brazil to New York with the sounds of Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. Live bands put a modern twist on Samba, Axe and Forro. After the bands finish their sets, the DJs take over, spinning Baile Funk, Samba Reggae, House and Hip Hop until the early part of the morning. This is truly one of the hottest dance parties in NYC! Check out the next party:

Dario Boente has performed in more than 18 countries worldwide and his compositions have been included in several albums and compilations. His band called “Huge in Japan”, teams up inspired musicians from around the globe and have created quite a stir at Sob''s on his last appearance . Dario layers the grime and groove of New York and London, the heartbeats of Brazil, the rituals of Argentina and the mother tongues of Africa, all into one seamless groove. Energy in its purest form.

He has collaborated at ALMA''s Neo-Brasilian fusion party with residents DJ True and Miller, performed with Louie Vega’s Elements of Life band, Luisto Quinteros''s Percussion MAdness and guitarist Ronny Jordan, among others.. .... Music: Samba, Electronica, Latin, House, World.

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