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Paulinho da Viola to lead Brazilian national anthem in Rio 2016 opening ceremony (Comitê Organizador dos Jogos Olímpicos e Paraolímpicos Rio 2016)

Edit Public Technologies 05 Aug 2016
(Source. Comitê Organizador dos Jogos Olímpicos e Paraolímpicos Rio 2016). Who is Paulinho da Viola?. Paulo César Batista de Faria is a is a Brazilian sambista, singer/songwriter, guitar, cavaquinho and mandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice. He was born on 12 November 1942 in Rio de Janeiro ... Viola was born into a musical family ... What are some of Viola's famous works? ... What is Samba? ... Brazil!....

The Hague African Festival (City of The Hague)

Edit Public Technologies 28 Jun 2016
(Source. City of The Hague). The Hague will be soaked in a tropical, African atmosphere during The Hague African Festival on Sunday, 10 July on the Spuiplein and in the Nieuwe Kerk ... The Sankofa Stage on the Spuilein will host live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening by ... In their dazzling music they use acoustic instruments such as guitar, cavaquinho, accordion, trumpet and percussion to make a tasty musical cocktail....

Sample Brazilian music as ArtPlay Parlor Series presents Choro de Lá pra Cá on May 13 (The University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Edit Public Technologies 06 May 2016
(Source. The University of Alabama at Birmingham). Enjoy uniquely Brazilian popular music, with hors d'oeuvres and beverages, in the intimate parlor of the Alys Stephens Center's historic ArtPlay house. Choro de Lá pra Cá ... Choro de Lá pra Cá is flutist Julie Koidin of the United States and Brazilian musicians Diogo Guanabara, mandolin, cavaquinho and guitar, and Caio Padilha, guitar, rabeca and vocals ... South ... tour ... (noodl. 33431504) ....

DJ Marky interview: Paulistano player

Edit Skiddle 17 Mar 2016
DJ Marky told Mark Dale all about his steps to becoming a DJ, the clubbing scene in Brazil and the major influence from a certain Manchester-based producer. Date published. 17th Mar 2016. As Skiddle just found out, Marco Antonio Silva aka DJ Marky has been around a lot longer than you might think ... Early singles such as 'LK' and 'So Tinha Que Ser Com Voce' proved to be a hit ... Vai bem ... No ... He played guitar, cavaquinho , mandolin, bass guitar....

Enjoy free concerts during lunch break (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Feb 2016
(Source. University of Illinois at Chicago). UIC's Zvonomir Tot and Kelly Sills perform at the Jazz Showcase. They are the featured performers March 15 in the Tuesdays-at-One concert series. UIC presents free, lunchtime concerts in its Tuesdays-at-One series this semester ... Feb. 16 ... Recital Hall L285 ... flutist Julie Koidin and Brazilian musicians Diogo Guanabar (mandolin, cavaquinho and guitar), and Caio Padilha (guitar, rabeca and vocals)....

UIC presents jazz, classical concerts during evenings, lunchtime (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Edit Public Technologies 28 Jan 2016
(Source. University of Illinois at Chicago). All are invited to enjoy free or low-cost concerts presented this spring by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Evening Concerts. Evening concerts are held on campus and at venues throughout the Chicago area ... UIC students are admitted free with ID ... Feb ... flutist Julie Koidin and Brazilian musicians Diogo Guanabar (mandolin, cavaquinho and guitar), and Caio Padilha (guitar, rabeca, and vocals)....

Rob Mazurek’s Black Cube SP,  European tour, November 2015.

Edit The Jazz Mann 11 Nov 2015
We have received the following press release from Cuneiform Records;. Rob Mazurek’s Black Cube SP on a European tour in November 2015. Cornetist and composer Rob Mazurek leads his. Brazilian/American ensemble. - Black Cube SP -. on a European tour in November 2015 ... Listen to an exclusive track of the new album courtesy of The Wire. ... Mauricio Takara - drums, cavaquinho, electronics ... Mauricio Takara - drums, cavaquinho, electronics ... ....

Jazz Soiree in Kolkata

Edit The Times of India 03 Nov 2015
Latin, modern and Scottish jazz made for a memorable evening for music aficionados of the city, when the Brian Molley Quartet performed at the Tollygunge Club last Friday. Featuring Mario Caribe on double bass and cavaquinho, Stuart Brown on percussions and Utsav Lal on the piano, the group mesmerised the audience with their original compositions ... ....

Insider Guide: Best of Rio de Janeiro

Edit CNN 29 Oct 2015
(CNN)Travel fantasies don't always live up to the reality, but the "marvelous city," as Rio de Janeiro's citizens call their beloved hometown, can knock even the most jaded travelers off their seen-it-all perches ... Dress appropriately, it can get extremely hot in Rio ... Read More ... Hotels. Luxury. Copacabana Palace ... Mid-range ... Mondays and Tuesdays are choro nights reserved for the intricate guitars and cavaquinhos of traditional choro music ... ....

Brian Molley Quartet, tour of India plus homecoming gig in Edinburgh, October / November 2015.

Edit The Jazz Mann 16 Oct 2015
BRIAN MOLLEY QUARTET ... 24/10/15 RAJASTHAN INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL, JODHPUR. 30/10/15 SONG OF SOUL, KOLKATA. 01/11/15 BRITISH COUNCIL, DELHI. 06/11/15 WINDMILL CRAFTWORKS, BANGALORE ... Formed in 2012 by the Glasgow-based saxophonist and clarinetist, Brian Molley Quartet features the finest performers in UK jazz, with Mario Caribé on double bass and cavaquinho, Stuart Brown on drums and new addition Utsav Lal on piano ... QUOTES; ... BBC Radio 3 ... ....

Ten things about Dante (Bundesliga - DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH)

Edit Public Technologies 01 Sep 2015
(Source. Bundesliga - DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH). Former Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Bayern München centre-back Dante signed a three-year deal with VfL Wolfsburg on 31 August 2015 ... Roots ... Jet-setter ... Downs and ups ... Debut season delight ... Music is my life; I get huge pleasure out of it." Dante has regularly been caught on camera playing the Cavaquinho, a small, four-string instrument, in changing rooms up and down the country....

Brazilian band Casuarina makes Los Angeles debut at Sofitel Hotel

Edit The Examiner 08 Aug 2015
Brazilian Samba band Casuarina makes its Los Angeles debut at the Sofitel Hotel’s Riviera 31 on Sunday, August 9th from 4.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m ... Casuarina is made up of Daniel Montes (seven-string guitar and arrangements), Gabriel Azevedo (tambourine and lead vocalist), João Cavalcanti (tan-tan and lead vocalist), João Fernando (mandolin, backing vocalist and arrangements), and Rafael Freire (cavaquinho and backing vocalist) ... ....

Highlights of a West Africa adventure

Edit Boston Herald 11 Aug 2014
A cruise line and ship are important factors when choosing a voyage, but our priority has always been the itinerary. Thus Ocean Princess’ West African adventure was a no-brainer and went to the top of our bucket list as soon as we saw it ... Cotonou, Benin ... Brought to the world stage by popular musician Cesaria Evoria, this island music is usually sung in Cape Verdean Creole and accompanied by clarinet, violin, guitar and cavaquinho....
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