The group Höröyá, formed in the city of São Paulo, is made up of Brazilian and Senegalese members, and is influenced by traditional cultures from West African countries, such as Guinea, Mali and Senegal. In its sound, several Afro-Brazilian aspects, such as samba and touches of Candomblé, Afrobeat from Nigeria and Ghana and Afro-North American musicality, such as funk and jazz.

Höröyá is a word of Mandeng (West African) origin that means freedom, autonomy and dignity. It was the term used during the anti-colonialist struggle in Guinea to affirm its paths and ideals. These values align with the group’s positioning and are directly reflected in their compositions.

For the show, the group features Andre Piruka (musical director and percussion), Matê Magnabosco (Percussion), Layla Xavier (ngoni and keyboards), Meissa Mbaye (sabar), Bangaly Konate (djembe), Moustapha Dieng (sabar), Wellington Souza (baritone sax), Fernando Vicencio (bass), Tobias Kraco (guitar), João Drescher (trumpet), Thiago Souza (tenor sax) and Caue Silva (atabaque).
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