Formed in 2002, Hãhãhães is named after the Indian tribe Pataxó-Hãhãhães that once inhabited the city of Salvador in Bahia, Brazil. Lead by master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê, the beat is always central, but it is tempered by thought provoking lyrics and sweet melodies. Comprised of musicians of various backgrounds, the groups’ diversity permeates its music with rhythms ranging from Nigerian Afrobeat to Brazilian Samba to Cuban Pilón.
About Dendê
A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada, Dendê toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, appeared on various television shows and has performed and recorded with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Yvette Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 2001, Dendê now lives in New York, performing and recording with his groups Hãhãhães, an Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Cuban band, Arrastão an Afro-Brazilian percussion band and Ologundê, an Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance group. With these groups he has toured all over the US and Europe. In addition to his own work, he has his performed and recorded with artists such as Mongo Santamaría, Jerry Gonzales, Daniel Moreno, Tico da Costa, Vinicius Cantuária and Alessandra Belloni. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian percussion in the New York City area.
For bookings and further information contact Hãhãhães at mamadele@mamadele.com
Bahia de Todos os Santos & Jangadeiro from 12.8.07
Let us present a little comment,
That in this very particular moment,
Presents happiness for lack of rejection
That turned into invisible connection
Of ThiSpace and ThaTime friends
Link so sturdy, that it never ends,
And a little video it sends...
Druyd
Hola amigo/a como estas? Antes que nada quiero agradecerte por todo el apoyo que me brindastes en este 2008.
Ya se acerca el 2009 y seguro que se viene con muchos cambios en tu vida: A lo mejor vas a cambiar de automovil, de casa,
de ropa, de zapatos, de look, de trabajo; pero hay algo que seguro nunca vas a cambiar y eso son los amigos.
Es por eso que en La Diosa este Sabado 27 de Diciembre nos juntamos todos los amigos para despedir el año a lo grande en lo que llamamos "La mejor noche del año", un exito que se repite por cuarta vez consecutiva. Por ultimo quiero pedirte que me respondas a este mensaje con un comment confirmandome tu presencia asi el resto de mis 50 mil contactos en myspace se animan a unirse a nuestro festejo.
El Miercoles 31 de Diciembre festejas con tu familia!
El Sabado 27 de Diciembre festejas con todos tus amigos en La Diosa!!
!!FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!! - !!BIENVENIDO 2009!!
Hey Dende, thanks for becoming friends with Agents of Karma. Perhaps we'll see you at a performance sometime. Until then, Peace Out and good Karma to you always from, Jayster, Conrad + Paddymyke:) AOK / NYC
Just wanted to let you know that we have openings in our music publicity efforts this Fall. So if you have a USA release or tour in need of publicity, we'd love to hear from you. Samples of some of our recent successes...
LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN: Mariza (coming October 11)
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: Sara Tavares, Cesaria Evora, Andy Palacio, Balkan Beat Box, Slavic Soul Party, Encuentro, The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Sones de Mexico (coming soon)
NEW YORK TIMES: Jose Conde y Ola Fresca, Erol Josue, The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Lura, Nawal, Andy Palacio
Plus Wall Street Journal, PRI's The World, L.A.Times, Boston Globe, and Washington Post and more at www.rockpaperscissors.biz. Please drop me a line if we can help with your USA global music publicity efforts or to schedule a meeting at WOMEX in Sevilla (womex.com).
Much respect,
Dmitri @ Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Fé na vida
Peace, Unity....One Love ...Fiyah
Satta amassagana ahamlack, ulaghize.
'Igzee'abihier Yimmesgen
Blessed ...Nuff love and Respect...Jahways.
We keep them burning !!!
