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Aquarela do Brasil at the Vancouver Playhouse: Win Tickets

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In honour of the 60th anniversary of the birth of Brazil’s esteemed Bossa Nova musical movement, Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society (“VLACC”) presents a dazzling concert showcasing Brazil’s multi-faceted musical culture in Aquarela do Brasil: An Explosive Celebration of Music and Dance, November 8 & 9, 2018.

Aquarela do Brasil at the Vancouver Playhouse

Where: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
When: November 8 & 9 2018 at 8:00pm
Tickets: From $20, available online now »

Created by internationally renowned percussionist Sal Ferreras, an ensemble of award-winning musicians and dancers will ignite the stage with some of Brazil’s most infectious musical styles, from Rio’s exuberant carnaval rhythms and Bahia’s iconic samba-reggae to the fiery steps of Recife’s frevo, soulful choro classics, and lyrical Bossa Nova melodies.

Aquarela do Brasil: An Explosive Celebration of Music and Dance
Photo credit: Arek Saczuk

Harkening back to a golden era of vivacious tempos and evocative melodies, Aquarela do Brasil will invigorate audiences with a program of thoughtfully curated musical compositions reflecting Brazil’s diverse musical heritage, including pulsing samba and frevo numbers, and soulful choro and Bossa Nova tunes. The evening’s ensemble will perform fan favourites from Brazilian music legends such as Ary Barroso, Mario Filho, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vancouver’s own Brazilian-Canadian guitarist Celso Machado, whose compositions are infused with the rich knowledge of the traditional music of Brazil.

Ferreras will lead a line-up of award-winning and internationally acclaimed performers, featuring trumpeter and bandleader John Korsrud, guitarist Celso Machado, saxophonist Tom Keenlyside, bassist Jodi Proznick, pianist Miles Black, Brazilian tambourine sensation Liam MacDonald, trombonist Rod Murray, percussionist Toto Berriel, and the electric dancers and drummers of Vancouver’s Aché Brasil.

VLACC’s 2018 annual signature cultural event, Aquarela do Brasil will delight enthusiastic audiences with a vast array of beloved musical styles, helping further educate and celebrate the richness of Latin American culture in Canada.

Win Tickets

I have a 4-pack of tickets to give away to Aquarela do Brasil: An Explosive Celebration of Music and Dance on November 8th. Here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at 10:00am on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

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Update The winner is Amandine!

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17 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. Jason B Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 — 11:12pm PDT

    Brazil

  2. Kirsten Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 — 11:28pm PDT

    I would love to win tickets to Aquarela do Brasil! Thanks for the contest.

  3. Amandine Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 — 11:38pm PDT

    Jus5 found out about this event earlier today. I grew up listening to Brazilian music, would love to go!

  4. Chris Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 — 7:29am PDT

    Love Brasil ?? !

  5. Cindy Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 — 11:19am PDT

    Sounds like fun!

  6. dane Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 — 6:02pm PDT

    great musicians

  7. sandra Thursday, November 1st, 2018 — 8:18am PDT

    I can only imagine the sounds and sights of Aquarela do Brasil….. Will be spectacular!

  8. KATHLEEN NOMAT Thursday, November 1st, 2018 — 9:59am PDT

    i would love to see this and bring my friend

  9. Kelly Thursday, November 1st, 2018 — 1:26pm PDT

    Looks like a lot of fun!

  10. Ron Barak Thursday, November 1st, 2018 — 8:32pm PDT

    Seems like another winner from VLACC!

  11. Susan Thursday, November 1st, 2018 — 9:34pm PDT

    I enjoy Sal Ferreras music.

  12. Harold Friday, November 2nd, 2018 — 11:58am PDT

    Looks good.

  13. Valerie Friday, November 2nd, 2018 — 4:17pm PDT

    Oh yes!!

  14. DebbW Friday, November 2nd, 2018 — 5:32pm PDT

    this would be a very lively concert. Would love to win!

  15. Shelley Butcher Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 — 12:36am PDT

    This sounds amazing!

  16. margaret harrington Sunday, November 4th, 2018 — 8:33am PST

    Lets go

  17. anne marie slater Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 — 7:45am PST

    Oh would have loved to go just found out about this now.

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