Fusafes – Fukuoka Salsa Festival 2025

At the FUSAFES evening party, in addition to the dance show, live performances by various musicians are also a highlight. On the first night of the festival, Friday, February 21st, you can enjoy live Afro-Cuban music performances by Afro Cuban Japan. Balodia, a dancer and percussionist whose name is known to everyone in the Afro-Cuban world, led the project, which was realized with the participation of three percussionists from Tokyo: Kouta, Kenta, and Chino. Don't miss this rare live performance of the percussion instrument bata, which is rarely heard in Fukuoka. Also, the dance workshop by Professor Balodia will be held on February 21st (Fri) and 22nd (Sat), both of which will feature live music, so don't miss it! Applications will close as soon as capacity is reached, so please apply early. Musician Profile [hidden] Early bird tickets are on sale until Saturday, November 30th [hidden] More Info below.