Coco is an African-influenced musical rhythm that originated in northern Brazil. Coco may also refer to the style of dance performed to the music, a kind of stomping. Coco is also alternatively known as embolada. Coco is often performed with a repetitive musical beat and call and response singing, reminiscent of Capoeira music. The music is commonly performed at traditional parties in the Northeast, such as weekend street parties and Carnival.