sounds of Samba - bossa novo
Ana Carla xavier is music of brasil
Ana Carla xavier symbolizes the multi-talented ambitions of young emerging Brasilians. she possesses degrees in psychology and is pursuing postgraduate degree in criminal justice investigation. Since childhood she’s taken lessons in voice & music. today she’s one of vitoria’s popular performers in clubs & restaurants throughout the region. if that’s not enough, ana carla is a practicing student of brasilian jiu jitsu. samba is a subtle, heart-rending music while bossa novo offers contemporary Jazz soul to any mood.. hear Ana Carla at Anna Carla YouTube
digital art mastery: thiago christo
“Thiago is a Certified Digital Art Coach (with Global designation), graphic designer, musician & parent. Thiago believes life is better with creativity, cooperation and partnership. And that attitude transforms the environment in which we all share bringing forth more beauty to daily Life...”
photo: Chris Henderson
sao paulo’s gift to california:
monique maion is jazzy blues
classically-trained Monique Maion is an international performer/recording artist with a long list of music/video awards from france, germany, greece and brasil. rolling stone magazine described her unique vocal style as "Paulista’s (sao paulo) new voice of jazz”. in 2014 she relocated to Venice beach near los angeles. While exploring her skills in arranging and writing music her releases are available on iTunes & amazon, besides a schedule of performance dates monique can be heard DJ-Broadcasting on her show 'The tropicali radio show'' on los angeles fm station KTPC 99.1 FM.
Monique's music is a reminder of the reliance upon importation of african slaves whose cultural roots are a dominant influence on popular music today. monique maion honors this heritage with an invigorating blend that favors big mama thornton, Tom Waits with a hint of Scott Fitzgerald wrapped in the sensual charm that is brasil.
more info visit: Monique Maion
brasil street art:
marco bad nurtures future artists…
On a sunday afternoon master street artist Marco bad, led a 3 - hour installation-workshop for young students. Marco taught the students to articulate their 'vision' to create/design a street muralof various elements & forms, most important in the exercise was the discussion about theme or message for the finished group project. it was a privilege to experience this actual installation at a former benedictine monastery (1650). music, snacks were enjoyed by all in a festive atmosphere. more info at museu de arte sacra de santos.
rock trends big in Brasil:
domitila gets tour-ready…
“Not only home to African-inspired Samba, energetic Chorro & the sensuous Bossa Nova, Hard Rock is alive & well in Brasil. During a studio rehearsal. I shot photos for DOMITILA (https://youtu.be/m4g70Iwh8co), as they prepared for a national tour to include Rio, Sao Paulo & Curitiba. Based in Santos band members include Adilson (vocals); Marcelo (drums); Fabio (bass) and Guilterme (Lead guitar). Besides covering classic hard rock the group presents a host of original music...”