Catapluf Festival – Arts & Culture

Last year, we marked a special milestone with the very first Catapluf Festival – a lively celebration inspired by 10 incredible years of the Catapluf Musical Journey project. Held in the heart of South East London, the festival was all about bringing top-quality music and arts directly to the local community. It was a chance […]

Animus Project

A collaboration with Sparks Music Festival – Leicester,  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, […]

‘’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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.