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Gabriela Machado: Equilibrando no Acupe

by Katchie Cartwright
Choro's popularity is on the rise. In the US, camps like Brazil Camp, Choro Northwest (aka Centrum Choro Workshop), Choro Camp New England and programs like Antonio Adolfo's Brazilian Music Workshop have attracted top artist-teachers, and eager students have brought the genre back to their local communities. Equilibrando no Acupe, a program of original choro compositions, was born into this 21st-century global market, with fans in and outside of Brazil. Gabriela Machado lives in Salvador da ...
Continue ReadingDani Gurgel: DDG19 Big Band

by Katchie Cartwright
Dani Gurgel was born into a musical family in São Paulo. Her mother Débora Gurgel (a busy pianist and arranger) and father (an amateur jazz saxophonist) met on the bandstand. Following her own musical path, Dani skirted gender biases in jazz culture that might have limited her opportunities by learning to do and play everything," as she put it. She is quick to point out that things are getting better," but hedged her bets by gaining proficiency in many instruments, ...
Continue ReadingDani And Debora Gurgel Quarteto Performs At Berklee College Of Music

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Daniel Pesquera
Berklee is honored to welcome the Dani and Debora Gurgel Quarteto, also known as DDG4, one of the most dynamic and acclaimed bands in contemporary Brazilian music. The quartet will be visiting the Boston campus and engaging with community members during a full-week residency, culminating with Dani & Debora Quarteto Meets Berklee, a concert that kicks off the college’s spring 2024 Signature Series on February 15 at the Berklee Performance Center. Known for its energetic live performances and compelling blend ...
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Ai, ai ai ai ai
From: Quatro Climas (Four Climates)By Debora Gurgel
Você já foi a Bahia? (Dorival Caymmi)
From: Quatro Climas (Four Climates)By Debora Gurgel
Gêmeos
From: Quatro Climas (Four Climates)By Debora Gurgel