Samba Jig ProductionsHamilton de Holanda is one of the most acclaimed Brazilian contemporary musicians, known for his tour-de-force compositions and stunning command of his instrument—the bandolim, or mandolin. "Virtuosic," "brilliant," and the "Jimi Hendrix of the mandolin" are some of ways that this musician who sets world audiences ablaze has been described. "He is the personification of […]
Neguinho da Beija-Flor is bringing the energy of Rio's samba carnival festivities to the USA! Neguinho is perhaps the most iconic and charismatic samba parade singers from Rio de Janeiro. He is the official singer of one of Rio’s most popular samba associations, Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, and he led the group to win this year's […]
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this show. Please check out the rest of our Fall 2018 series for more choro! Brazilian Strings Trio brings together three of the most innovative instrumentalists on the contemporary Brazilian musical scene. Andrew Finn Magill and Ted Falcon are both multi-genre American violinists who after years of living in Brazil […]
Choro Das 3 is a vibrant and virtuosic all-female instrumental ensemble, returning with a new album to the Washington, DC area after a successful sold-out show at the same venue in 2017. These three young, talented sisters play in seamless harmony, carrying on the rich tradition of Brazil's first popular music choro. Choro Das 3 […]