Memory of Brazil Project in the United Kingdom

BRAZILIAN MEMORY PROJECT IN LONDON

Memory of Brazil Project is a cultural project that charts the important musical manifestations existing within the intricacies of the country. By producing concert series, the project unites artists; weaves in historical figures with prominent personalities and musical revelations; and then documents them all in books, CDs and DVDs, thus keeping Brazilian musical history alive by celebrating the diversity of its instruments and segments. While navigating through the site, you will find detailed information about four of the Brazilian Memory Project’s seven phases: Brazilian Violeiros, A Brazilian Wind, Guitars of Brazil and Brazil of the Accordion

In the United Kingdom

The project, which was recommended by Time Out, came to the UK for the first time in November 2009 to present the Ten-String guitar in three packed concerts: at Cafe Oto, in London; at Whitstable and in Cambridge.

In 2010, we are bringing the BRAZILIAN ACCORDION (O Brasil da Sanfona)

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FILM + MUSIC

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The Memory Brazil Project returns to London’s Cafe OTO after the success of their earlier concert featuring the Brazilian ten-string guitar. The new show embarks on a journey to the regions of Brazil where the accordion is rooted in traditional culture and plays a part in the everyday lives of local people. Directed by Myriam Taubkin, the project is the culmination of three years of travel, research, recitals and interviews.

Lula Alencar, a renowned accordionist from northeast Brazil, will perform forró, baião and other regional rhythms, blended with contemporary urban sounds from São Paulo, where he is currently based. Luciano Maia, a virtuoso from southern Brazil, brings local styles such as milonga and chamamé, which also form part of the musical heritage of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.

Two great musicians will join them in the concert: the renowned percussionist Adriano Adewale, and the talented guitarist Fernando Machado.

In addition to the concert there will be a a short film screening about accordion music in Brazil.

Programme:

Luciano Maia (accordion) / Lula Alencar (accordion) / Adriano Adewale (percussion) / Fernando Machado (acoustic guitar) + Myriam Taubkin (director)

Sunday, 30th of May at Cafe Oto
Tickets: 8£ (click here to buy)
Doors open: 20:00
Concert: 21:00
18-22 Ashwin St, Dalston London E8 3DL
www.cafeoto.co.uk
More info: +44(0)7511925761

HISTORY

Created in Vienna in 1829, the accordion opened the door for harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic combinations never heard before in a single instrument.

It’s popularity rapidly spread over Europe, and with the expansion of European immigration it also spread the world ever, arrviving in Brazil in the second half of the 19th century.

It didn’t take long several adepts artists to surface, andd between 1940 and 1950 the accordion hit its heyday. Besides being called traditionally the harmonium, foley, goat’s foot, and many more nicknames; ‘Sanfona” is the name that definitively won the ears and hearts of the Brazilians.

The project released two CDs, a DVD and concerts around Brazil.

http://projetomemoriabrasileira.com.br/eng/lay_en.html

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‘O Brasil da Sanfona” is part of the Brazilian Memory Project, which features different instruments, aiming to map the distinctive accents, and styles. The project has released more than 7 series of CDs, DVDs, and books.

More on: http://www.nucleocontemporaneo.com.br

VIOLEIROS DO BRASIL IN THE UK
TEN-STRING GUITAR – THE MOST GENUINE BRAZILIAN
STRING INSTRUMENT IN CONCERT IN NOVEMBER

Violeiros

The documentary recorded by Myriam Taubkin and Sérgio Roizenblit shows Brazil as never seen before by an international audience. It highlights the artists who make the ten-string guitar one of the most popular instruments in the country.
Through the documentary’s images you will be taken on a journey through many breathtaking Brazilian landscapes, and experience a world where music and tradition blend with myths and beliefs.

Immediately following the film, it’s time to listen to a master ten-string guitarist (violeiro) from the countryside of Brazil, who is here to perform the most beautiful traditional, as well as sophisticated and contemporary music from these regions.

TRAILER: www.youtube.com/taubkinmy
Documentary screening (subtitles) 40min
+ Concert with Ivan Vilela and Pereira da Viola

TUESDAY 10th NOV AT 8pm | £ 8 | at Cafe Oto, London – FILM + CONCERT
18 – 22 Ashwin street, Dalston | London | E8 3DL
t. 02079231231 w. www.cafeoto.co.uk
Tube: The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland just one minute walk from Cafe OTO.

Fri 13th NOV in Whitstable, Kent – FILM + CONCERT
8pm | £ 8 / £6 (concs)
St. Peter’s Church, Sydenham Street, Whitstable CT5 1HN
More information: 07515 348532
Tickets from Harbour Books, 21, Harbour St & Herbaceous, Oxford St Whitstable).

Sat 14th NOV in Cambridge – FILM + CONCERT
7:30pm | MAA: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology University of Cambridge
Downing Street Cambridge | CB2 3DZ

Brazilian Memory Project in London
Initiative: Brazilian Memory Project
Conceived and produced by: Núcleo Contemporâneo
Supported by: Embassy of Brazil

Brazilian Memory Project
www.myspace.com/projetomemoriabrasileira
www.projetomemoriabrasileira.com.br

Ivan Vilela
Ivan Vilela is one of the main ten-string guitarists nowadays. With a special style and very developed technique, he has more than 13 albums recorded, solo or with different groups, and was nominated or awarded in several prestigious prizes in Brazil.
He is also the director and arranger of the Orquestra Filarmônica de Violas and a researcher of the traditional music from São Paulo and Minas Gerais – two Brazilian states rich in countryside culture.
He has frequently performed not only in Brazil, but also in Spain, France, Britain, Italy and Portugal.
www.ivanvilela.com.br

Pereira da Viola
Viola player, singer and composer, Pereira da Viola was born in Minas Gerais State. In a seventeen-year music history, Pereira has recorded four albums: “Terra Boa” (Good Land), “Tawanara”, “Viola Cósmica” (Cosmic Viola) and “Viola Ética” (Ethical Viola).

Since the beginning of his artistic career, including the discovery of the viola, Pereira has shown that he is an artist who brings within himself the pleasure and the obligation of representing his people and culture through the music he composes. His talent and unrivaled style raised him to the status of Icon of the Viola, not only by the critics and media, but also by the audience who is enchanted by his virtuousness and charisma.

www.pereiradaviola.com.br