Percussion, dance and theatre

Calle Manigua is a percussion, dance and theater group. We come from the depths of the jungle to bring the powerful ancestral rhythms of Africa and Latin America. Characters use their powerful moves to cast a spell on the public. Calle Manigua is a step beyond the concept of Batucada.

Company of 6 to 13 artists. Decked out in colorful costumes and powerful makeup, these jungle warriors will win your heart.

- Currently contracted by Megaparck for the entire 2025 season 1-3 times per week. - First prize at Percumon 2025 international festival of Afro-Brazilian percussion. Valencia - Exhibition at Axé Brasil 2025. Granada -Inauguration of Motorworld Mallorca 2025. - Booking as artists in Aainjaa for Romania, Nice and Milan 2024 and 2025. - Xesc Forteza Theater, gala of the fight global AIDS campaign. December 2024 - Circus of Cultures Festival October 2024 - Tárrega, Theatre Fair, September 2024 and 2022. - A multitude of private events such as weddings, popular festivals, team bilding, carnival, Three Kings parade etc... - 2nd prize at Percumon, international festival of Afro-Brazilian music in 2022. Valencia - We shared the main stage with Homero Cortes, at the samba festival Coburg 2022, one of the largest Afro-Brazilian music festivals in Europe. - 3 prize in Talent Night 2022.

The strength and energy with which we play the drums surprises the audience in the same way that the choreographies, the musical and aesthetic care make Calle Manigua a percussive show different from the one you have seen before.

Maracatú (north-east Brazil), Cortejo Afro y Baiao (Salvador de Bahia), Cosita Rica (Colombian Cumbia-reggae-funk), Soko (Senegal, Gambia), Jungle (Jamaican Ragga-muffin, drum & Bass)...

-Different types of percussion instruments where the batucada drums stand out. -We do shows with LED lights or ultraviolet makeup. Requires a lighting technician. - Fire juggling shows. - We have a dancer with Led Wings that accompanies the show. - Sometimes depending on the show we include other instruments such as accordion or digeridu.

-Standard performance of 6 to 8 artists 1500 euros. From 4 to 30 min in fixed shows. ( VAT not included) - Stage show with LED lights, LED wings and UV make-up 3500 e. - Itinerant 2500 euros.

Description

Batucada parade and dance

Description

Calle Manigua is a multidisciplinary artistic group that combines percussion, dance and theatre connecting the ancestral with the urban.