Barulho

Biography

“Fantastically funky!”
Karen Poley, Zap Productions / National Street Arts Festival

Barulho are a well-established 30-piece samba carnival band based in Brighton. They bring any event to life with their infectious rhythms and spectacular performances.

Established for over 12 years, they have performed at countless events, from festivals, street parties, parades and clubs to corporate and community celebrations of all kinds, both nationally and internationally. These include the Notting Hill Carnival, Westend Festival Glasgow, Wroclaw Non Stop Festival in Poland, Brighton Carnival, Secret Garden Festival UK and BBC’s Springwatch.

Barulho is headed up one of the most respected innovators on the UK samba scene. His extensive knowledge of traditional Afro-Caribbean styles mixed with cutting-edge beats has led to the group’s innovative and seductive samba sound.

High energy, fully acoustic and able to set up quickly anywhere for static or mobile events, Barulho are versatile for all occasions, adapting their group size between 10 – 35 members to suit the event.

Barulho combines hot drumming action with up to four flamboyantly costumed dancers personally choreographed by an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and dance consultant whose speciality is celebratory carnival dance.

Barulho are a visually stunning drumming band. From ‘Glamorous Cabaret’ perfect for formal events, to their ‘Travelling Freak Show Carnival’, a horde of mismatched creatures from the very depths of myth and legend, they pride themselves on creating visually stunning costumes which turn any show into an extraordinary experience.

Barulho will deliver a unique twist of infectious rhythms and a mesmerising performance that is sure to get everyone up and dancing their socks off!

Barulho are perfect for: Festivals, carnivals, dance festivals, parades, product launches, openings, awards ceremonies, birthdays, community events, private functions