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Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010 8:23 am
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Nashville will have its own Brazilian "Carnaval" courtesy of the French Quarter Cafe and three local Brazilian music bands. Dann Sherrill's Trio Ginga, Samba Nove, and Music City Samba are joining forces to present a Brazilian Carnaval night at the East Nashville venue Saturday, February 13, 7-11 pm. Admission is $10.
Trio Ginga is what happened when three Brazilian music fanatics got together to play Brazilian music the way it is supposed to be played...with authenticity, passion, virtuosity. Otto Stoy on nylon string guitar, Hubert Knight on bass and woodwinds, Dann Sherrill on percussion and featured Vocalist Debra Brazil light it up with Samba Choro, Forró, traditional Sambas and Samba-Reggae. Trio Ginga website.
Samba Nove is an 8-piece band performing an eclectic mix of Brazilian styles, including bossa nova, baiao, pop, funk, and samba. The band consists of three vocalist/percussionists who perform vocals in Portuguese and English, and a rhythm section of guitar, cavaquinho, piano, bass, and drumset. Information about the band is available on MySpace and Facebook.
Music City Samba is a powerful 20 piece Brazilian Carnaval drumming ensemble showcasing the talents of many of Nashville's top world percussionists. Founded in 2002 by Dann Sherrill, the group presents Carnaval drumming styles from the all over Brazil.
The French Quarter Cafe is located at 823 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206, phone 615-227-3100.
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