Michel Nirenberg & Alejandro Lucini at Montpelier Arts Center

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, multi-instrumentalist and composer Michel Nirenberg is an award-winning musician with extensive experience playing the popular music of Brazil. An accomplished performer in both the northern and southern hemispheres, he is on a mission to introduce American music lovers to the fascinating range of Brazilian styles. There is so much more than bossa nova! With a master percussionist at his side, he’ll demonstrate the mood-elevating choro, forró, and maracatu rhythms coming from different states of Brazil. The duo will convey the irresistible excitement found in the dance halls and streets of Brazil, where Nirenberg has played in many Carnival parades. ...

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Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, multi-instrumentalist and composer Michel Nirenberg is an award-winning musician with extensive experience playing the popular music of Brazil. An accomplished performer in both the northern and southern hemispheres, he is on a mission to introduce American music lovers to the fascinating range of Brazilian styles. There is so much more than bossa nova! With a master percussionist at his side, he’ll demonstrate the mood-elevating choro, forró, and maracatu rhythms coming from different states of Brazil. The duo will convey the irresistible excitement found in the dance halls and streets of Brazil, where Nirenberg has played in many Carnival parades.
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