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6/2/11: DC Choro
This group brings the best in the Brazilian styles choro (intricate melodies and counterpoint, swinging rhythm, and rich harmony) and forró (accordion and bass drum–based dance rhythm). Part of The DC Jazz Festival.
This group brings the best in the Brazilian styles choro (intricate melodies and counterpoint, swinging rhythm, and rich harmony) and forró (accordion and bass drum–based dance rhythm). Part of The DC Jazz Festival.
11/21/10: Jobari Parker-Namdar
The Strathmore Artist-in-Residence, musical theater artist, and R&B vocalist studied voice at Howard University and the University of Michigan.
The Strathmore Artist-in-Residence, musical theater artist, and R&B vocalist studied voice at Howard University and the University of Michigan.
9/1/09: Sérgio Barrenechea
Sergio Barrenechea, flute, and Richard Miller, guitar, play a selection of pieces. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil.
Sergio Barrenechea, flute, and Richard Miller, guitar, play a selection of pieces. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil.
9/10/07: Richard Miller and Patrick de Santos
Richard Miller and Patrick de Santos celebrate Brazilian Independence Day with music inspired by liberty and Brazilian beauty, in addition to popular sambas and bossa nova. In cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil. Part of D.C.’s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
Richard Miller and Patrick de Santos celebrate Brazilian Independence Day with music inspired by liberty and Brazilian beauty, in addition to popular sambas and bossa nova. In cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil. Part of D.C.’s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
7/12/07: Eduardo Costa
Brazilian vocalist Eduardo Costa, who got his start in musical theater and singing backup for Oswaldo Montenegro, received the Pedro Ernesto Medal in 2004 for his work in the restoration of popular music composed since 1950. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil.
Brazilian vocalist Eduardo Costa, who got his start in musical theater and singing backup for Oswaldo Montenegro, received the Pedro Ernesto Medal in 2004 for his work in the restoration of popular music composed since 1950. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil.
10/26/04: Ibero-American Music Festival—Uruguay, Brazil
Ibero-American Music Festival—Uruguay, Brazil: Uruguayan pianist Alejandro Montesdeoca and Brazilian guitarist Richard Miller perform a program of tango, candombe, milonga urbana, and more.
Ibero-American Music Festival—Uruguay, Brazil: Uruguayan pianist Alejandro Montesdeoca and Brazilian guitarist Richard Miller perform a program of tango, candombe, milonga urbana, and more.
10/18/02: Alejandro Muzio
Alejandro Muzio and his group perform his original compositions for strings, piano, and bandoneòn that evoke the urban traditions of Latin America. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Uruguay.
Alejandro Muzio and his group perform his original compositions for strings, piano, and bandoneòn that evoke the urban traditions of Latin America. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Uruguay.
9/22/02: Lilo Gonzalez
Lilo Gonzalez & Friends perform original salsa, bolero, kumbia and cha cha compositions. The native El Salvadorean and his six-piece band produce a Latino beat that will have everyone dancing.
Lilo Gonzalez & Friends perform original salsa, bolero, kumbia and cha cha compositions. The native El Salvadorean and his six-piece band produce a Latino beat that will have everyone dancing.
