Fernanda Porto, Lucia Viola & Christianne Neves : 29 February

 

The music Tudo de Bom (Everything Good) and Amor Errado (Mistaken Love) became radio hits. The magazine Veja acclaimed Fernanda as the first composer whose electronic rhythms became popular on radio, in addition to having five hits on a première CD.

London School of Samba + Dj Joao Brasil : 3 February

After a banging start to the year Pollinate return to W11 to kick off the carnival season! A full-on Brazilian theme for those who can't make this year's party in Rio.

Ana Moura : 31st October , London

 

With her soulful and riveting interpretation of her land’s captivating fado style, Portuguese singer Ana Moura has become a leading exponent of this poetic, deeply expressive idiom which personifies the Portuguese psyche as it explores such universal themes as lost love, separation, and longing. In Portugal she is revered as THE fado voice of her generation.

CANCELLED - Cesaria Evora : 18th November, London

It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of Cesaria Evora's concert on Friday 18 November in Royal Festival Hall. She has accepted medical advice and announced her immediate retirement
The concert promoter has released the following statement.

'Serious has worked with Cesaria Evora in Britain since her very first concert here, a magical evening 15 years ago in Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Jazz Festival. We have seen her fill all the major concert halls, and develop into a great artist, and we were looking forward to her return to this year's Festival. Sadly, this is not to be - on her doctor's urgent advice, she has decided to retire immediately and to cancel her autumn tour. We all wish her a long and happy retirement.'

Terrakota : 10th September, London

Fusing African rhythms with dance and reggae grooves, mixed with the gypsy, Indian and Arabic musical sensibilities, Terrakota take to the stage at the Jazz Cafe to play music from their fourth album "World Masala".

Gaio de Lima : 29th July, London

 

 Some say that Brazil is the mix of the world and Rio de Janeiro is the mix of Brazil. Gaio de Lima - a "carioca" (Rio native) and talented 10-string madolin player and singer - hosts a new monthly residency, which showcases some of this exciting mix and features different special guest musicians.

Rebeca Vallim : 29th June, London

Charming; "The voice of the samba" , sweet and strong, Rebeca Vallim sings old sambas with an engaging and exciting interpretation. Born in Rio de Janeiro, and just returning from there Rebeca brings the blood of sambista this 4th May back to London.

hih Feat Monica Vasconcelos : 17th June,London

hih Feat Monica Vasconcelos : 17th June at The Forge Arts Venue. As well as playing nearly all major venues in London and various other prestigious musical hubs of influence throughout the world, Monica Vasconcelos has also joined forced with the likes of Robert Wyatt and Guinga.        Photo By Sérgio Bondioni

Forró do Canecão : Every Wednesday & Friday

 

Forró do Canecao. Wednesday & friday.. free class - 19:00. map. Corbet Place. Thursday. free. £5 class - 18:30. map. Forró do Canecao.

Forró do Galpao : Every Thursday

 

Every Thursday, from 06:30pm - Corbet Place - The Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury st, E1 6QR (10 min. from Liverpool Street tube)