• Women in Brazilian Song: Kenia and Alison Crockett

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    Join us for the second program in our virtual performance series that features women in Brazilian song! We invite Kenia and Alison Crockett for a conversation about their careers as vocalists, and some opportunities to see and hear their work. The conversation will be moderated by Pablo Regis. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/761203344674086/ About the artists: […]

  • Workshop: Traditional Samba Percussion Instruments: The Batucada

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    Join us for a free workshop with Brazilian percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. The workshop will cover some background on Brazilian rhythms and describe each of the main instruments used in batucada and rodas de samba: surdo, pandeiro, tamborim, cuíca, agogô, reco-reco, reqique de mão and repique de anel, tantam or rebolo, ganzá […]

  • Virtual Series: Carnival dance party with JP Silva

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    Virtual carnival is coming to you! This year we may not be able to dance together, but we are bringing the party to you. Join us for this special virtual performance by JP Silva, coming to us directly from Rio de Janeiro. We will kick off the evening at 8PM with a short dance lesson, […]

  • Frevo: Brazilian Carnival Dance Workshop

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    Ei, pessoal! Vem moçada! O Carnaval começa com...a virtual frevo workshop with Kate Spanos! ⛱️ Did you know that in Recife, in the Northeast of Brazil, they celebrate carnival with frevo rather than samba? This workshop will be an introduction to frevo's basic passos, or steps, with a focus on high energy self-expression. All are welcome! […]

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  • Workshop: Brazilian percussion with André Coelho

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    Join us for a free workshop with Brazilian percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. The workshop will cover some background on Brazilian rhythms and describe each of the main instruments used in batucada and rodas de samba: surdo, pandeiro, tamborim, cuíca, agogô, reco-reco, reqique de mão and repique de anel, tantam or rebolo, ganzá […]

  • Brazilian choro lecture/demonstration with Mike Marshall

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    Join us for a lecture/demonstration on Brazilian choro music with master mandolinist Mike Marshall, in partnership with the University of Maryland's Global Communities Living-Learning Program. Marshall will perform some tunes and talk about choro, Brazil's first urban popular music and the precursor to samba. Register for free at go.umd.edu/gcchoro

  • Virtual Series: Cissa Paz

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    Join us for a conversation with Brazilian singer-songwriter Cissa Paz about her latest work and her upcoming album. Cissa has made a name for herself in Washington, DC as an eclectic performer influenced by the local jazz sounds and her Brazilian African-Indigenous background. Nominated for 3 Wammies, her debut album gained great organic momentum. Cissa’s […]

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

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    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.

  • Workshop: Deep Listening and Emotion in Sound with Brian Falkowski

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    Join us for a free workshop with DC-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Brian Falkowski. In this workshop, Brian will discuss and demonstrate the often overlooked art of how to critically listen to music and hear emotion in sound. This skill is applicable to all genres of music and ability levels, no experience necessary. Register for free […]

  • Virtual Series: Amy K Bormet

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    Photo credit: Chris Ubit Join us for a conversation with pianist, vocalist, and composer Amy K Bormet about her work and her upcoming Washington Women in Jazz Festival, which she created in 2011 and is organizing as a virtual festival this year. This conversation will be moderated by Pablo Regis. For more about Amy K […]

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.