Summer party

On 2 July, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and Café HINIVUU will be hosting a Summer Party to celebrate the arrival of the warmer weather.

To mark the occasion, Marc-Arthur Sohna will present a wandering performance to bring his artistic residency to a close, showcasing the collective’s energy. It will take the form of a procession around the Museum accompanied by the dancers and musicians of the Sambaião group as well as our artist in residence. The public is warmly invited to join the group at any time and take part in this festive parade, set to the rhythm of music and dance.

Back at the Museum members of the Baianas de Genève cultural association will be offering a tasting of acarajé, an iconic speciality from the Bahia region, to be enjoyed together in a spirit of sharing. The evening will continue with a live concert by Sambaião, followed by a set by DJ Abalô until midnight. Café HINVUU will remain open throughout the evening, serving snacks and drinks so that everyone can keep the party going and celebrate together.

About

Dj Abalô

DJ Abalô is a Brazilian artist based in Switzerland, renowned for her vibrant sets that blend warmth, rhythm and authenticity.

Her soundscape blends baile funk, Afro-Brazilian percussion and rhythms from
Portuguese-speaking Africa, kuduro, tarraxu, funaná, creating subtle fusions of house, techno and electro. In this way, she crafts a distinctive musical style where tradition is reinvented with every mix.

Sambaiao

Sambaião is a musical project led by Eduardo Machado, a Brazilian musician, singer, composer and teacher who has been based in Geneva since 2010. A graduate of the Geneva University of Music in early music, Eduardo has spent more than fifteen years building a rich career spanning concerts, teaching and artistic creation. A multi-instrumentalist, he draws on the traditions of samba, MPB, bossa nova and Afro-Brazilian music to create authentic, festive and sophisticated performances.

With Sambaiao, he brings together top-class musicians to perform a repertoire that celebrates the richness of Brazilian music, blending energy, virtuosity and emotion. Under his artistic direction, the group performs at festivals, cultural events, concerts and private functions, offering audiences a warm and immersive musical experience