Get ready to dance as well as throwing fists in the air when Suraras do Tapajós take the stage during Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2025. The group, which consits exclusively of indigenous women from Brazil, use music and folk dance as an artistic expression as well as a form of social activism, when they sing about environmental conservation, indigenous peoples’ rights and women’s liberation.

Suraras do Tapajós is a group of from Alter do Chão in Brazil. The group consists of indigenous women, who use the musical genre and type of folk dance called carimbó as an artistic expression as well as a form of social activism and resistance. The genre, which traces its roots back to 18th-century Brazil and is named after the percussion instrument that shaped its sound, is the result of cultural exchange between Indigenous peoples, the Portuguese, and Africans. Through it, Suraras do Tapajós speak up about vital issues such as land rights, river conservation, and the protection of natural resources. And through it, they celebrate indigenous cultures and promote awareness of and respect for the diverse cultural identities of Brazil.

Suraras do Tapajós’ sound is bursting with passion and resilience: an eclectic, captivating, and powerful blend of rhythms and melodies. They perform using traditional indigenous percussion instruments and dance in long, colorful skirts — each element underscoring their messages about environmental preservation, indigenous rights, and the empowerment of women. Come and show your support for the group’s fight for Indigenous visibility and rights when Suraras do Tapajós take the stage at ALICE during the 2025 Copenhagen Jazz Festival!

The concert is part of the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2025, taking place from July 4th to July 13th at 120 venues throughout the capital. See the program at www.jazz.dk