Events in the UK

EVENTS AT GALLERY 32

Concert: VINICIUS CANTUARIA
21, 22 & 23 July 2008 | 8.45pm
The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Street, London N16 8JH
The legendary Brazilian multi-instrumentalist is now confirmed to play three nights at the Vortex in July. A unique chance to see one of the world's greatest singer-songwriters in the intimate setting of the Vortex Jazz Club. Described as 'the doyen of the Brazilian singer-songwriters' Vinicius Cantuaria is one of the world's most sublime artists. His gentle, elegiac, subtly subversive music placing him in a lineage that includes the great Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso. But while his music has the subtle, sad beauty of the greatest bossa nova songs, it has a darker hue. He appears here with his new band featuring New York-based Japanese trumpeter/keyboardist Takuya and three Brazilian percussionists, Takuya (trumpet and keyboard), Adriano Santos (drums) and Nanny Assis and Dende (percussion).
Concert: TRIBO DE JAH
25 July 2008 | 9pm
Club Colosseum, 1 Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, London SW8 5QN
The best Reggae party this year! Including the hits Babilônia em chamas, Regueiros Guerreiros and Não basta ser Rasta.
For more information call 020 88000460 or email lpgringo@hotmail.com
GUANABARA SUMMER SEASON 2008
Until 29 July 2008
Guanabara, Parker Street, London WC2B 5PW
Guanabara is pleased to announce their first ever Summer Season, an eclectic collection of sizzling shows featuring six of the most prestigious names in Brazilian music. The Summer Season kicks off in style on July 4 as Rio's own Bateria Da Mangueira, the heart and soul of Brazil's most popular and traditional samba school, hit London for their first of three performances. Also appearing will be Mart'nália, Giana Viscardi, Monobloco, Tribo De Jah and siblings Luciana Mello and Jair Oliveira. These will be supported by Guanabara’s favourite DJs: Cliffy, John Armstrong, Lucia P, Limao, Franco Ze Carioca, D.vyzor and Mark Robertson.
For more information see www.guanabara.co.uk
Concert: BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE
1 August 2008 | 6pm
Bauer and Hieber, 48 Marlborough Street, London W1F 7BB
This is a versatile group that explores traditional and contemporary Brazilian music, benefiting from a fusion of exotic instrumentation and influences. Performance of pieces by Piazzolla, Pardal, Karam and Pinxiguinha.
For more information please visit www.londonchamberconcerts.co.uk
Music: FESTINHO MUSIC FESTIVAL
29 - 31 August 2008
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9BA
Festinho is a boutique outdoor music festival, held in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk countryside – showcasing an eclectic mix of new and established music and creative talent from the UK and Brazil. The unique purpose of this festival is to help raise the profile for the Action for Brazil's Children charity as well as provide a great weekend experience.
For information on the lineup and tickets please visit www.festinho.com
Exhibition: RIVANE NEUENSCHWANDER
3 October - 23 November 2008
South London Gallery, 65 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UH
For her solo exhibition at the South London Gallery, internationally acclaimed Brazilian artist Rivane Neuenschwander will completely transform the gallery space with a site-specific installation. Monumental in scale, yet incorporating minimalist elements including drilled holes, a packet of the residual dust and tiny perforations in every frame of a 16mm film, this major new work encompasses a number of discrete but inter-related components.
For more information please visit www.southlondongallery.org