Gafieira Rio Miami & Friends

Next date: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Imagine Count Basie went to Rio de Janeiro and combined his big band with the powerful and joyous energy of samba. Back by popular demand, Gafieira Rio Miami, the 11-piece band founded and led by Latin Grammy-winning bassist Diogo Brown, fuses samba, jazz, funk, and soul inspired by the Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music samba de gafieira.

The concert will feature guest percussionist Tony Succar, vocalist Isa Duarte, and world-champion ballroom dancers Carine Morais and Rafael Barros.

 

Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz, and soul inspired by the joyous, 20th-century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as samba de gafieira. The band revives the gafieira style, and adds funk grooves and jazz improvisation.

Its live repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Caetano Veloso, Jorge Benjor, Alcione, Wilson das Neves, Moacir Santos, and others.

Gafieira Rio Miami features artists that include multi-Latin Grammy nominee and percussionist Tony Succar for this performance together with world champion dancers Carine Morais and Rafael Barros who will fire up the show with their jaw-dropping moves.

Live music shows are presented in the historic Banyan Bowl amphitheater, an acoustically stunning amphitheater under a spectacular geodesic dome.

 

About Gafieira Rio Miami
Gafieira Rio Miami, created by Brazilian Latin Grammy-winner Diogo Brown, revives the soul of gafieira, a vibrant Brazilian cultural phenomenon from the '40s and '50s. Gafieira, originating from Rio de Janeiro, is more than just a music style, it was a lifestyle. These gafieiras, where elements of big band samba, waltzes, and tangos melded into a unique rhythm, were sanctuaries for expression, defying societal norms of the time.

Diogo Brown's vision materialized in 202, when he assembled an eclectic 11-piece band, Gafieira Rio Miami, blending Brazilian roots with international influences. The band's music director explains that gafieira isn't confined to a single genre, it encompasses diverse styles like chorinho, pagode, and maxixe. Gafieira Rio Miami transcends borders, uniting musicians from Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States, infusing the music with rich cultural diversity.

This cultural renaissance, both sophisticated and accessible, resonates with audiences, selling out shows in South Florida and garnering attention nationwide. Gafieira Rio Miami’s music video, Nó Na Madeira, captivated thousands on YouTube and was featured on the NPR show, The World, highlighting the band's unique fusion of Brazilian heritage and global perspectives.

Thanks to our Tropical Nights Sponsors and Partners We extend our gratitude to our sponsors and partners for their generosity and support: Steinway & Sons, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs,  Village of Pinecrest, Actualidad, WLRN, and WDNA.

The Tropical Nights at Pinecrest Gardens subscriptions and tickets are non-refundable. Artists, titles, and dates are subject to change.

 

 

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Location

Banyan Bowl, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest FL, 33156, View Map