Coco dos Pretos

About the show

A very special Wednesday night at Jamboree with Coco dos Pretos! Hailing from Recife, Brazil, the band bring the earthy, communal and explosive coco rhythm. Expect an earth-stomping night rooted in Afro-Brazilian traditions from an act built for movement and community.

The group has pioneered an innovative approach to this traditional rhythm, expanding and refining its sound while staying rooted in ancestral heritage. From live concerts to itinerant community gatherings, they are dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-descendant culture. Through their work, the band challenge the stigmas often attached to popular traditions such as coco, and above all, they celebrate and strengthen Afro-Brazilian identity and expression.