Suraras Do Tapajós

The Suraras do Tapajós, a group of indigenous women in Alter do Chão, Pará, use carimbó to express their stories and resistance. As the first all-female indigenous carimbó formation in Brazil, their performances go beyond music, representing identity and love for the Amazon. Through drumbeats and dance, they denounce threats to their land and rivers, using music as a powerful medium for empowerment.

Their songs, flowing like rivers, address life experiences and cultural issues, serving as cries of resistance for the preservation of the Amazon. The Suraras do Tapajós embody hope and resilience as guardians of the forest. Now emerged as a leading name in the Amazon cultural scene, they've taken their unique 'Pau e Corda' blend of Indigenous, African and Caribbean influences to major festivals like RecBeat and Rock in Rio.