Maloca Brazil Food Festival - Terapia Popular
Brazil takes the spotlight at Maaya for a vibrant takeover that bridges Rio and Berlin. Maloca Brazil Food Festival is a multi-sensory celebration of the Brazilian diaspora, blending a curated culinary market with the high-energy sounds of the Terapia Popular concert series.
What to expect
Authentic Brazilian Food Market:
-From the soulful depths of Feijoada to the street-side crunch of Pastel e Coxinha. Discover diverse flavors from across the continent, featuring local favorites like Beatriz’s Comida Baiana and Gato Preto’s Churrasco.
Live Music & Global Beats:
-A heavy-hitting lineup connecting Afro-diasporic rhythms. Experience live performances by AfroPop (direct from Rio), the infectious energy of Emersound, and Berlin’s own Samba de Sarjeta.
Club Culture & Baile Funk:
Transition from afternoon sun to night-time heat with DJ sets from DJ Nomi, DJ Kombat, and the Bailecria crew, spinning everything from Samba and Pagode to the hardest Baile Funk from Rio.
Design Market:
Browse curated stands featuring creative works from the local diaspora community.
Live Bands:
Aroeiras
Emersound (Hamburg)
Samba de Sarjeta (Berlin)
AfroPop (Rio - Eurotour)
DJ Line-Up:
DJ JConBeats (Ceara)
DJ Jess (Berlin)
Biano aka K'boko
DJ Kombat (Rio)
@mdzn.berlin
@da.hills__
@mcgus.deejay
@angelica_dourada
Food Stands:
Alex (Feijoada)
Tiago (Portuguese Cuisine)
Beatriz (Comida Baiana)
Gato Preto (Churrasco)
Pastel Delas (Pastel & Coxinha)
Lucia Teig (Sweets & Savories)
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