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A vibrant celebration of Brazil’s rich musical heritage, Yamandu Brasileiro brings together acclaimed musicians in an evocative journey through the world of choro and Brazilian popular music. Blending iconic works with original compositions, the programme showcases the warmth, rhythmic vitality, and expressive spirit of Brazil through the intimate dialogue of its distinctive traditional instrument
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Minimum Age
5+
Tickets
When
Friday, 11 September 2026 at 20:00
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Description
Yamandu Brasileiro
Performers
Yamandu Costa | 7-string guitar
João Pita | 7-string guitar
Fernando Dalcin | Mandolin and cavaquinho
Luciano Maia | Accordion
Carlos Cesar Motta | Percussion
Yamandu Brasileiro warmly invites audiences to an evening of musical immersion into a relaxed, vibrant, and welcoming cultural atmosphere. Brazilian music is deeply rooted in a rich blending of influences from across Latin America, Africa, and Europe, creating a unique sound identity that is both sophisticated and deeply accessible.
During this concert, audiences will discover some of the most characteristic instruments of choro, one of Brazil’s most emblematic musical genres. These include the expressive 7-string guitar, the lively Brazilian tambourine known as the pandeiro, the cavaquinho, small in size but essential to the rhythmic and harmonic structure, and the mandolin, known for its lyrical and agile melodic lines. Together, these instruments form a delicate yet energetic ensemble that captures the spirit of Brazilian musical conversation.
The programme highlights works by some of the most influential figures in Brazilian music history. Audiences will hear pieces by Heitor Villa-Lobos, whose compositions bridge classical traditions and Brazilian folk elements; Jacob do Bandolim, a master of the mandolin and a central figure in choro; Dominguinhos, known for his poetic contributions to popular Brazilian music; and Pixinguinha, one of the founding fathers of choro, whose legacy shaped the genre’s identity. Alongside these works, the audience will also discover original compositions by Yamandu, offering a contemporary and personal interpretation of this living tradition.
Through this journey, the concert shares not only music, but the essence of a culture: its warmth, rhythmic vitality, and emotional depth. Audiences are invited to experience Brazil through sound, sensation, and the intimate dialogue between instruments that define its musical soul.
Duration: 80 minutes
Programme
La Reunion
Yamandu Costa
Samba pro Rafa
Yamandu Costa
Sarará
Yamandu Costa
Perigoso
Orlando Silveira
Um Tom para Jobim
Sivuca
Odeon
Ernesto Nazareth
Tenebroso
Ernesto Nazareth
Doce de Coco
Jacob do Bandolim
Princesinha no Choro
Dominguinhos
Noites Cariocas
Jacob do Bandolim
Um a Zero
Pixinguinha