Join us for the second workshop in the series African Rhythms in Brazilian Music, taught by Richard Miller, PhD. Watch the first workshop here. About Richard Miller: Richard Miller explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string) with a repertoire that includes Brazilian styles (choro, samba, bossa […]
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, […]
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! […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
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 […]
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 […]
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
Explore traditional samba grooves and its variations, including the grooves of João Bosco, Djavan, Martinho da vila, and many more. Bring your instruments! All are welcome. Register for free RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/453378672377880 About Richard Miller: Richard Miller, Ph.D., explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string) […]
