Gafieira Rio Miami at Judson's Live

Que maravilhoso! Revel in the spirit of samba with this 11-piece Brazilian big band\, featuring an eclectic group of international musicians. Fusing samba\, jazz and soul in a vibrant show of sound and dance\, this larger-than-life ensemble carries the joyful tradition of 20th century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as “samba de gafieira.”Founded by Brazilian Latin Grammy-winner Diogo Brown\, Gafieira Rio Miami breathes new life into gafieira\, a lively cultural movement that flourished in Brazil during the 1940s and '50s. Originating from Rio de Janeiro\, gafieira is more than just a musical genre\; it's a way of life...

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Que maravilhoso! Revel in the spirit of samba with this 11-piece Brazilian big band\, featuring an eclectic group of international musicians. Fusing samba\, jazz and soul in a vibrant show of sound and dance\, this larger-than-life ensemble carries the joyful tradition of 20th century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as “samba de gafieira.”Founded by Brazilian Latin Grammy-winner Diogo Brown\, Gafieira Rio Miami breathes new life into gafieira\, a lively cultural movement that flourished in Brazil during the 1940s and '50s. Originating from Rio de Janeiro\, gafieira is more than just a musical genre\; it's a way of life. These dance halls were hubs of creativity\, where samba\, waltz and tango rhythms merged to create a unique\, expressive sound that defied social conventions of the time.In 2020\, Diogo Brown’s vision came to life with the creation of Gafieira Rio Miami\, an eclectic 11-piece band that seamlessly blends Brazilian musical traditions with international influences. As the band’s bassist and music director explains\, gafieira is not limited to one style but embraces a range of genres such as chorinho\, pagode and maxixe. The band unites musicians from Venezuela\, Cuba\, Brazil\, and the United States\, reflecting Miami's rich cultural tapestry. Tickets here: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/gafieira-rio-miami/

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