The Blue Note Rio schedule celebrates MPB and Black Consciousness Day with Áurea Martins, Danilo Caymmi, Joabe Reis, and Mozambique’s Lenna Bahule.The week of shows opens with singer Grazi Vilanueva. She presents the show Eternamente Gal. The spectacle celebrates the strength and trajectory of Gal Costa. The repertoire explores the richness of Brazilian music.Grazi Vilanueva’s repertoire includes classics like “Nada Mais” and “Dê um Rolê.” Following this, the Rollando Stones band presents a show of rock classics. The band features Fernando Magalhães, the guitarist for Barão Vermelho.
Tributes on Black Consciousness Day
On Black Consciousness Day, November 20, singer Áurea Martins pays tribute to Johnny Alf. Áurea was one of the composer’s favorite interpreters. In this sense, she will bring an emotional recital to the stage.The singer has a 64-year career and nine albums released. She has won a Brazilian Music Award. Her album “Senhora das Folhas” was nominated for a Grammy in 2022. In addition, she received a Music Professionals Award in 2023.On the same day, trombonist Joabe Reis presents the Soul Train Experience group. He and DejaVu Session created the project. The attraction recreates the mood of the legendary American TV show.The Soul Train Experience dives into the contagious energy of Black music. The repertoire celebrates classics by Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Thus, the audience relives the era of soul music, funk, and R&B.
Sounds from Mozambique and 70s MPB
On Friday, November 21, Mozambique’s Lenna Bahule presents “Do Leste em Diante.” She is a singer, composer, and body percussionist. The show connects African roots with contemporary musical expressions.The repertoire features chants in African and invented languages and organic rhythms. The sonic journey spans Mozambique, Brazil, and the global south. Therefore, the show celebrates oral tradition and creative freedom between cultures.Later, Andy Blanc, known as ImpossibleOdds, performs. He brings a fusion of meaningful lyrics over jazzy beats. The artist combines jazz, classical music, and golden-age hip-hop.On Saturday, November 22, the Blue Note hosts Danilo Caymmi. The composer presents a new show. He explores the musical and historical richness of the 1970s decade. Consequently, he promotes a sonic journey through a period of artistic resistance.Closing the schedule, The Voice Brasil 2021 finalist, Gustavo Boná, performs on Sunday. However, the “Peito Aberto” show celebrates MPB. He revisits classics by legends like Milton Nascimento and Chico Buarque.The repertoire includes songs like “Amor de Índio” and “Travessia.” He will be accompanied by two prominent musicians. The musical experience promises to be rich in tradition and sensibility.
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19/11 (Wednesday) – Grazi Vilanueva (8 PM) and Rollando Stones (10:30 PM)20/11 (Thursday) – Áurea Martins (8 PM) and Joabe Reis (10:30 PM)21/11 (Friday) – Lenna Bahule (8 PM) and ImpossibleOdds (10:30 PM)22/11 (Saturday) – Danilo Caymmi (8 PM and 10:30 PM)23/11 (Sunday) – Gustavo Boná (7 PM)Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910 – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
