The Forró Flow

By Pontus Hildebrand

In The Forró Flow, I examine why people dance forró and what it does for their wellbeing. I am especially interested in experiences of transcendence when dancing. My guests range from beginner danc

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

The Forró Flow episodes:

December 07, 2025 #9 "It really felt like there was zero friction"
In the ninth episode, I talk with Johanna Sontheimer about how to find connection with your dance partner.
Links and resources
Johanna's instagram: @sontheimer.johanna

Johanna's dance inspiration: Icaro Abreu: @icaro_abreu

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou

A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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45min
November 30, 2025 #8 "I think I fall in love, every time I dance"
In the eight episode, I talk with Eva Beronius. Among other things, she shares her view on how a dancing couple can manage jealously.
Links and resources
Eva's instagram: @evaberonius

Music mentioned in the episode:
Triunfo sobre o Invisivel - Tempo Parou
Mestrinho

Eva's dancing inspiration
Luiz Henrique: @luizz_henriqueee

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou

A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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November 23, 2025 #7 "Forró opened my existence to a new level"
In the seventh episode of this podcast, I talk with Jammaria Marie, who talks about how his decision to start dancing forró became life changing.
Links and resources
Jammaria's instagram: @jammaria_kattunge
Jammaria's music page: TempoParou.com

Music mentioned in the episode:
Curiosidade - Tom Zé
Forróçacana
Falamansa
Trio Dona Zefa
Forró de Ká
Diego Oliveira
Cainã Araújo
Forrobamba

Jammaria's dance teachers in Paris:
Marion Lima: @marionpbp
Vinícius Kozan: @kozan_forrointenso_paris

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou

A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
## Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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51min
November 16, 2025 #6 "It took me a whole year to say 'okay', and when I went, it was life changing"
In the sixth episode of this podcast, I talk with Ian Martinelle who shares his journey of becoming the dance teacher he is today.
Links and resources
Ians' instagram: @ian.martinelle and @chama.brazil
His forró channel on youtube: Mais um Canal de Forró

Music mentioned in the episode:
Dominguinhos
Gordurinha
Trio Irakitan - Irerê Cantou

Ian's dancing inspiration
Áurya Pires: @auryapires

Other dancers mentioned in the episode:
Miguel Gomes: @miguelgomes.nr
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Hugo Silva: @hugosilvabh
Daniel Marinho: @marinhodanca
Binho: @binhomineiro
Luiz Henrique: @luizz_henriqueee
Brenda Antunes: @brendaantunesfo
Yone Sanches @yonebrincante
Daniel Barros @danielbarrosprof
DJ João Ferrari @joaoferrarirj
Robinho and Eveline: @robinhoeeveline

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow

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1h 22min
November 09, 2025 #5 "When I came to Sweden, I didn't have friends, and now I have friends for life through forró"
In the fifth episode of this podcast, I talk with Muss Mesmari, who went from escaping the dictatorship in Libya to becoming on of the driving forces of forró in Stockholm.
Links and resources
Muss' instagram: @muss.mesmari and for his forró events: @sthlm.forro.project

Music mentioned in the episode:
Marinês
Luiz Gonzaga
Ó Do Forró

Muss' dancing inspiration
Ian Martinelle: @ian.martinelle
Mari Brasil: @maribrasilforro
Camila Alvez: @forrowithcamila
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
David Bosco: @davidboscobcn
Isabelle Monti: @imonti

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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51min
November 02, 2025 #4 "Every human being should either dance or sing!"
In the fourth episode of this podcast, I talk with Suzanne, a long time folk dancer that discovered a new kind of freedom and beauty in forró.
## Links and resources
Suzanne's instagram: @suzyendersen

Music mentioned in the episode:
Mestrinho
Cláudio Rabeca
Astor Piazzolla

Suzanne's dancing inspiration
Valmir Coelho: @valmir.danca
Camila Alvez: @forrowithcamila
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
## Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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37min
October 26, 2025 #3 "For the first time in a long, long time, I felt a hint of happiness"
In the third episode of this podcast, I talk with Marlene, who got out of her depression with the help of forró. She also tells us how dancing helps her to manage her surplus of energy.
Links and resources
Marlene's instagram @malesita17

Music mentioned in the episode:
Vida Boa Danada - Trio Dona Zefa, Dominguinhos
Forró do Xenhenhem - Alcione

Marlene's dancing inspiration
Karen y Ricardo, IG @karenyricardo
Their appearance on World of Dance

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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1h 4min
October 19, 2025 #2 "All the people who danced where a bit odd… and now I am the odd one"
In the second episode of the podcast, I talk with Ola Faxe who learned to hug via forró.
Links and resources
Ola's instagram: @olaafaxe
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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32min
October 12, 2025 #1 "When I dance, I don't have social anxiety at all"
In the very first episode of this podcast, I talk with Lucila Fogiel who tells us about how dancing have helped her cope with her social anxiety and the importance of play.
Links and resources
Music mentioned in the episode:
O Xote das Meninas - Marisa Monte
Abri a Porta - Dominguinhos & Gilberto Gil
Lucila's dancing inspiration:
Camila Alves: @forrowithcamila
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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37min

FAQs about The Forró Flow:

How many episodes does The Forró Flow have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.