BRAZILIAN NITES PRODUCTIONS
1839 N. Kenwood Street, Burbank, CA 91505
phone (818) 567-0641 events hotline (818) 566-1111 fax (818) 567-6377
shows@BrazilianNites.com www.BrazilianNites.com
PATRICIA LEAO
Brazilian Nites Production
(818) 567-0641
shows@BrazilianNites.com
Ford Amphitheatre
(323) 871-4554
lchiavaroli@lacountyarts.org
Brazilian Summer Festival 2006 celebrates Festa Junina –
A traditional Brazilian Country Party that is the biggest celebration in Brazil after
Carnaval. Featuring the rhythms of Forró from the Northeast of Brazil with two-time
“Latin Grammy” Nominee FORRÒÇACANA
directly from Brazil!
A traditional Brazilian Country Party that is the biggest celebration in Brazil after
Carnaval. Featuring the rhythms of Forró from the Northeast of Brazil with two-time
“Latin Grammy” Nominee FORRÒÇACANA
directly from Brazil!
Forrò has been called the Zydeco of Brazil. Highlights of the festival include KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba
and Frevo and Quadrilhas performances from OYÀ BRAZIL SAMBA SHOW and the Children’s Ensemble –
SAMBA at SATICOY. And a celebration of the start of “World Cup 2006” as Brazil goes for an unprecedented 6th World Cup Championship
Recent Press Articles
Forró in Brazil: Under a Full Moon, Dancing to the Beat of the Zabumba
Forró, the Northeast's Uncouth Sound That Won Brazil's Southeast Elite
and Frevo and Quadrilhas performances from OYÀ BRAZIL SAMBA SHOW and the Children’s Ensemble –
SAMBA at SATICOY. And a celebration of the start of “World Cup 2006” as Brazil goes for an unprecedented 6th World Cup Championship
Recent Press Articles
Forró in Brazil: Under a Full Moon, Dancing to the Beat of the Zabumba
Forró, the Northeast's Uncouth Sound That Won Brazil's Southeast Elite
Los Angeles, May 2 - After a successful, sold out performance of last year’s concert of Beth Carvalho, Brazilian Nites Productions presents its thirteenth annual event at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, on Sunday, June 4 at 7 pm this time featuring, the two-time Latin Grammy-nominated band Forróçacana directly from Brazil. Singer, songwriter Katia Moraes and Pure Samba heat up the night with a musical overview of favorites from Brazil. OYÃ Brazil Samba Show add Forró, Frevo and Quadrilha rhythms to the mix. Brazilian Festival 2006 signals the beginning of the World Cup Championship in Germany from June 9 through July 9, in which Brazil is one of the favorites to win its 6th title (the most any country has ever won). The audience is welcome to join in and dance on stage.
Tickets for Brazilian Summer Festival 2006, priced at $38 for general admission and $12 for children 12 and under, are available at the Ford Amphitheatre box office by calling (323) GO-1 FORD (461-3673) or by logging on to www.fordamphitheatre.org or www.pelourinho.com. For outlet locations please visit www.BrazilianNites.com
Forróçacana (pronounced Foh-ho-sacana) is one of the most important bands of Forró. Two of their albums were nominated for Latin Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2005, Vamo que Vamo and Os Mariores Sucessos de Sao Joao (Saint John’s greatest songs) for the Best Album of Regional Music and Brazilian Roots category. Forró (Foh-ho), one of the most traditional and sensual Brazilian rhythms, has been shaking the night clubs all over Brazil.
Upbeat, super-catchy dance music from the Northeast of Brazil. Forró usually features an accordion, with fast, syncopated rhythms similar to samba. In some ways, is analagous to mariachi in Mexico, or cumbia music in Colombia. Forró, makes use of the flute along with percussion instruments and guitars. It is a very popular dance style throughout of Brazil.
It is said that the name forró originated during World War II when America had a local military base which served as the jumping-off spot for North Africa. It was the sight of some really wild parties. One kind was for themselves and the high society types, and the other was open for all to come. The locals loved those parties, but could not pronounce the words for all, so they started calling them forrós. As luck would have it, it was at this time that the forró style of music developed, and was given that name. Forró means for all and came from those American parties thrown by our boys in World War II. It is one of the most popular forms of music in and around Fortaleza, and to the American ear has many similarities with Cajun music from Louisiana, particularly when the accordion really gets cranked up. It is very lively, and makes your heart light indeed.
Brazilian singer-songwriter-dancer Kátia Moraes and Pure Samba open the night. Katia began her career in Rio de Janeiro in 1985 as part of a pop-rock band and has performed and/or recorded with Sérgio Mendes, Rita Lee, and Banda Cheiro de Amor, among others. After moving to Los Angeles in 1990, Kátia formed a band called The Rio Thing while lending her voice to films and television for dubbing and voice-overs. In 1991 she wrote the lyrics and recorded the track “Chegando” (Arriving) for the CD Dance Around the World for Rhythm Safari Records. In 1994 she formed Brasil Nuts. Katia has released 2 CDs in the U.S. and has performed all over Southern California, including opening for Gilberto Gil at the House of Blues. Don Heckman of the Los Angeles Times recently commented “…Moraes offers musical magic of Brazil…Sparks can be expected to fly…A galvanizing presence constantly in motion, joyously enmeshed in the music…”
The OYÁ Brazil Samba Show, led by director-choreographer Daniela Brasil, complete the party as they dance the traditional samba as well as forró, frevo and quadrilhas (a dance from the northeast of Brazil similar to the Square Dance). Comprised of a diverse team of talented dancers, this local ensemble radiates with energy and passion.
Samba at Saticoy, an after school volunteer children's ensemble, directed by Lee Cobin at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood tackles a multitude of folk and popular Brazilian musical styles from Rio Samba to Tambor de Crioula from São Luis de Maranhão. In the spirit of the Northeastern "Festa Junina" celebration, the children will highlight the spirited rhythms of this region which will include forró and other traditional forms. Be ready to get out of your seat and feel and move to the pulse of these magical rhythms.
Brazilian Summer Festival 2006 is a presentation of Brazilian Nites Productions and sponsored in part by LAN Airlines, Western Union, Brahma Brazilian Beer, Remo Inc., Radio 830 AM, Pelourinho.com, Rio Joes, South Winds Travel, Latination TV, American Latino TV, Brasil Best Magazine, Golly Guarana, Ana Banana Brazilian Store and KPFK 90.7 FM. Brazilian Nites Productions has featured the finest Brazilian artists in past years, including Gal Costa, Dori Caymmi, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, Caetano Veloso, Elba Ramalho, Daniela Mercury, Maria Rita and Geraldo Azevedo among others.
The Ford Amphitheatre is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East off the 101 (Hollywood) freeway just north of Hollywood Bowl and south of the Universal Amphitheatre. The Ford is disabled accessible and portable wireless listening devices are available upon request. On-site, stacked parking costs $5 per vehicle. FREE satellite parking serviced by FREE shuttles to the Ford is available at the Universal City Metro Station lot at Lankershim Blvd. and Campo de Cahuenga. The Ford shuttle stops in the "kiss and ride" area and cycles every 15-20 minutes.
This event is part of the Ford Amphitheatre 2006 Season, a multi-disciplinary arts series produced by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in cooperation with Los Angeles County-based arts organizations. For a complete season schedule, directions to the theater, parking information, and box dinner menus, log on to www.FordAmphitheatre.org.
For more information, call the Brazilian Nites Productions Events Hotline at (818) 566-1111 or log on to www.BrazilianNites.com.
contact Patricia Leao
(818) 567-0641
(818) 567-6377 fax
shows@BrazilianNites.com