April 2011
April 6, 2011
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre Newsletter For April 2011
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| My goodness, April is here already, the year is flying by so quickly….
Happy Iranian New Year, for this month’s Planet we are very pleased to bring you an afternoon of Persian music, featuring Pezhvak with Siavesh Arian, Faraz and Siroos Alavi; they will be joined by amazing soloist Arash Zangeneh and we will finish the afternoon off with Delkash, I hope to see you there! At the end of the month, the first New Ground Festival will be held in Logan, BEMAC have been very busy working with a team of locals, to bring you the festival on behalf of Dream It Up Ltd. Check out the link, www.newgroundfestival.com to see the great line-up of local and national talent, with Stan Walker and V Tribe gracing us from Sydney and Ajak Quai from Melbourne. These interstate artists will be joined by locals, Spacifix and Zennith and if you missed Imanzi last Planet, they will be shaking it Rwandan-style!!! Also if you haven’t had a chance to get down to the Logan Art Gallery to see the Talking Tapa exhibition, this week will be your last chance. This exhibition is at its final destination after two years of touring the east coast of the country. In addition to a great program of events / exhibition for you this month, we have a number of programs rolling out, including phase 2 of our Women In Music developmental initiative. We still have a couple of places left in this fantastic program, for more information, contact projects@bemac.org.au . I hope to see you at something this month! |
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| Tama Ma Dance Wed 30th Mar- 2nd April , 7:30pm at Brisbane Powerhouse |
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Brisbane Powerhouse and Okareka Dance Company present Planet:
Tama Ma DANCEFor more information go to www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Four of the strongest artists in New Zealand dance combine their talents to bring an evocative performance to the stage. An autobiographical dance journey, Tama Ma is powerfully performed by Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal with two acts, one each choreographed by the distinguished Douglas Wright and Michael Parmenter. This is the first time that the celebrated choreography skills of Wright and Parmenter have ever been presented in the same work. Tama Ma also incorporates film, using the short film, Pito, by film makers Mark Summerville and Heather Lee. The magical soundscape is created by Musical Director, Eden Mulholland. Premiered in 2008 at Tempo Dance Festival in Auckland, Tama Ma played to sell-out crowds and rave reviews and has since toured the major centres in New Zealand as well as performing in Australia, USA and China.
$30 (f0 $20 (c)
Powerhouse Theatre
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| Talking Tapa Exhibition Fri 25th Feb-2nd April at Logan Art Gallery |
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Talking Tapa is a national travelling exhibition presented by Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre, curated by Joan G Winter and toured by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government Program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of Australian cultural material across Australia. This project is also proudly funded by Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund and Brisbane City Council.
Talking Tapa is Pasifika Bark Cloth in Queensland showcases the diversity of Pacific Islander cultural practices, heritage and visual iconography through beaten bark cloth or tapa. The exhibition comprises wall hangings, traditional and contemporary clothing, as well as the tools and implements used to make tapa.
Where: Logan Art Gallery
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| Planet Sat 2nd April, 5pm-7pm at Brisbane Powerhouse |
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Norooz Mubarek!
Brisbane Powerhouse and BEMAC present PLANET
2nd of April Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.To help with the Norooz celebarations we are programming an afternoon of Persian music at our April Planet.
On April 2nd we have an amazing line-up, including: The great soloist Arash Zangeneh, Pezhvak featuring Cieavash Arean, Faraz and Siroos Alavi; and also Delkash featuring Iman Falah, Amir Naderi and Mohammad Javadi.
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Arash Zanganeh was born in Tehran in 1976. He is a Persian percussionist, composer and teacher whose work draws on Sufi traditions and Iranian folkloric music from regions such as Kurdistan, Kerend, Kermanshan, Systan and Balouchestan. Arash’s interest in world music was ignited by his participation in the Oriental Music Exchange (Tajali Program) in India sponsored by the Iranian Cultural Attaché in New Delhi in 2000.
In the same year his recording with the great female mystic Abdeh Parwin, and the recording project Rumi in Amir Khusrau’s Land in honour of Mevlana Jaleddin and Amir Khusrau Dehlavi in India, also inspired his passion for devotional music.
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Pezhvak is a persian group performing traditional and folk music on the instruments which have a history of centuries such as ; Tar, Kamanche, Barbat, Ney, Dozzeleh, Daf and Tombak. Pezhvak has been performing in many festivals in Australia for more than a decade. |
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Delkash ensemble was founded in January 2010 to distribute Persian classical music in Australia. Being well acquainted with the pure-bred and genuine traditional music of Iran, Delkash endeavors hard to keep this novel style alive and try to introduce it to other nations. Pieces which are practiced by this group mainly include Iranian traditional songs which are played in different Persian dastgahs as well as old folklore songs. Delkash featuring Iman Falah, Amir Naderi and Mohammad Javadi. |
| Home Festival Sat 9th April, 11am-8:30pm at Kangaroo Point |
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New grassroots festival says, make yourself at Home!Imagine walking off the street into a house to find a lounge hosting some of Brisbane’s hottest musical talent, a kitchen serving fine multicultural fare, a backyard where kids can build a cubby, and a sculpture garden.
Thanks to a grassroots effort, a new festival in Brisbane is offering just that – only, this house party will be happening in an inner-city green space filled with themed ‘rooms’. And, as with any welcoming home, entry is free!
The inaugural Home Festival at Raymond Park, Kangaroo Point, will be the community’s ‘home’ for a day. Locals are being invited to take ownership of the festival, which has been instigated by a group of people with a passion for community, music and local culture.
Home Festival is an opportunity to celebrate our common ground, a springboard to connections, fun, confidence, humour and a stronger belief that we live in a healthy, positive community.
Welcome Home!
More info; www.homefestival.com.au
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| New Ground Festival Sat 30th April, 1pm-10pm at Griffith Uni Logan Campus |
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Logan Cities own New Ground Festival takes place Sat April 30th @ Griffith University (Meadowbrook Campus).
Logan City has a population of over a quarter of a million people hailing from over 170 diverse cultural backgrounds. A Not For Profit event featuring 2009 Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, New Ground Festival has been established to represent the vibrancy, creativity and cultural diversity that is Logan City. A all ages, awesome day out for families and friends alike, KIDS UNDER 12 ARE FREE and as well as music and dance acts there will be a huge smorgasboard of food and arts.
The full music and dance line up will be announced next week, for tickets and further info keep an eye on www.newgroundfestival.com (tickets are $20 pre sale / $25 on the gate).
This is the inaugural year so the festival really needs Logan’s support. Over the coming years the New Ground Festival will be developed into a multi-day World Music, New Media, Film, Arts and Food Festival.
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| 30th Mar-2nd April | Tama Ma Dance | 7:30pm | Brisbane Powerhouse |
| 25th Feb-2nd April | Talking Tapa Exhibition | - | Logan Art Gallery |
| 2nd April | Planet:Iranian Festival | 5pm-7pm | Brisbane Powerhouse |
| 9th April | Home Festival | 11am-8:30pm | Raymond Park |
| 30th April | New Ground Festival | – |
Griffith University
(Logan Campus)
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| Be A BEMAC Member |
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Join BEMAC to support the promotion and presentation of the multicultural arts in Queensland. BEMAC is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on the support and input of its members. By becoming a BEMAC member you can help drive the direction of BEMAC and be actively involved with our organisation.We value our members and currently offer the following benefits: Eligibility to vote at the BEMAC Annual General Meeting and be elected to the Management Committee, Discounted entry to all BEMAC-presented performing arts events and workshops, updates to keep you up to date with what’s on at BEMAC, Great discounts on venue and equipment hire, Opportunity to promote your exhibitions and events in the BEMAC e-news, Professional advice and consultancy. There is also a range of additional benefits for artist members.
To become a member or for more information go to the website, www.bemac.org.au or contact BEMAC on (07) 3391 4433 or mailto:admin@bemac.org.au .
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Henryk (Michael) Kurylewski
January 25, 2011
Henryk (Michael) Kurylewski was born in Brisbane to Polish parents who emigrated to Australia following World War II. His passion for dance emerged at the age of 10 after seeing the Polish State Song & Dance Ensemble MAZOWSZE perform in Brisbane, and he began studying Polish folk dance a couple of years later.
Graduate studies broadened his experience in the dramatic arts, and as a secondary teacher, he directed and choreographed numerous student productions including Godspell, Once Upon a Mattress, Grease, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Look Homeward, Angel, The Diary of Anne Frank, Our Town and Dark of the Moon. Also trained in classical ballet (Sandra Pincham School of Dance, Gladstone, and the Ashgrove Dance Studio, Brisbane), he has appeared in principal roles with Ballet Theatre of Queensland in productions of Coppelia, Les Sylphides, Les Patineurs and Aurora’s Wedding, and has given featured role performances in The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. He has also appeared with The Dancers Company of The Australian Ballet in Giselle, with The Royal Ballet in Swan Lake and with the Paris Opera Ballet in La Bayadere.
For more information,
Newsletter
November 10, 2010
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre February 2011 Newsletter
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| 2011 has already been a huge year for so many Queenslanders. Our thoughts and best wishes to all those affected by the recent flooding across the state, BEMAC was very lucky, considering our close proximity to the river, to escape damage, unfortunately a number of our artists, volunteers and staff were not so lucky, but all have reportedly come through the big clean-up relatively intact. We did have to evacuate and my apologies to anyone who has been trying to get through over the past couple of weeks as we put everything back together. We are all back at work now and its full-steam ahead into the rest of what will be a great year! Planet 2011, at Brisbane Powerhouse, kicks off this Saturday with Dva raga space! We have programmed this first Planet in conjunction with the annual Festival of Tibet, it should be a fantastic weekend, there is more on this below, as well as a great range of events and opportunities for artists and audiences alike…As we roll out our 24th year, we are looking ahead to 2012 which will be our 25th Birthday and a huge milestone for both BEMAC and Queensland in the multicultural arts arena. We are very keen to hear from anyone who has had any connection with BEMAC during the last 24 years, whether as committee member, community group, artists or audience; especially in the early days when the organisation started. We are gathering archival information, stories, photographs, etc which we will use in some way in our celebration of BEMAC’s big birthday. Please feel free to send us an email if you can help in anyway, admin@bemac.org.au. |
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| PLANET SERIES Sat 5th Feb, 5-7pm at Brisbane Powerhouse |
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DVA RAGA SPACE
Returning to Australia is brilliant bansuri player from Japan, Taro Terahara (bansuri), accompanied on tabla by Shen Flindell. They will both to take you on a spiritual journey to start the year.
Do you have a taste for the exotic but can’t afford a world trip? That’s ok. We’re bringing the world to you. Join Linsey Pollack and Tunjii Bier as they host our first Planet of 2011, they will be joined by Taro Terahara and Shen Flindell.
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| Festival of Tibet Fri 3rd- Sat 5th Feb at Brisbane Power House |
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Be inspired by the wisdom and compassion of the Dalai Lama by viewing a photographic exhibition called Man of Compassion and Wisdom: The 14th Dalai Lama’s Journey.Gain a rare insight into the life of His Holiness in the film SUNRISE/SUNSET which documents 24 hours in the life of the Dalai Lama.The popular Mystical TIBET concert with Tenzin Choegyal and the Camerata of St. John’s String Orchestra will thrill audiences with its sublime fusion.For tickets (including Festival package deals) and info please call the Box Office on (07) 3358 8600 or visit www.brisbanepowerhouse.org. http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/FestivalTibet_DL_poscard_print_Page_2.jpg |
| Kashkul Sat 5th, 7-9pm Feb at BEMAC |
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Kashkul is an Adelaide-based traditional Persian music ensemble led by Behnoosh Aryanpad (composer and tar player). The group, featuring traditional Iranian instruments and the beautiful vocals of Shiva Aryanpad, performs instrumental and original vocal compositions set to classical and contemporary Persian poetry. Since 2007 Behnoosh and Shiva have collaborated with a small number of Brisbane-based musicians Timothy Johannessen (oud, daf, vocals) and Kelly Dowall (ney). For this performance the group will also be joined by Sunshine Coast-based daf player and vocalist Amir Naderi.When: 7-9pm Saturday 5th FebruaryWhere: BEMAC, Yungaba Hall, 120 Main St Kangaroo PointCost: $10/$15 |
| FOOTSTEPS Art Exhibition Thurs 3rd Feb, 6- 8:30pm at Martin Galleries, Nundah |
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FOOTSTEPS for Burma and Art exhibition at Martin Galleries which starts on opening night Thursday February 3.The artwork is all from artists still living in the Thailand refugee camps.When: Thursday February 3 2011, 6pm to 8.30pmWhere: Martin Galleries, 4 Aspinall Street at NundahRSVP: tjmedia@bigpond.net.au |
| Breath on a Single Reed Sat 12th Feb, 7.30pm at Judith Wright Centre |
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“Breath on a Single Reed” was composed for 14 different types of single reed instruments. It features various hybrid wind instruments designed and made by Linsey such as the bass clarini “Crow” (made from Crows Ash) as well as “Rosella” & “Mrs Curly” (narrow bore bass clarinets made from glass) by glass artisan Arnie Fuchs.There are also more familiar winds such as clarinet, bass clarinet and soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophones. The performance also features Tunji Beier (one of Australia’s foremost percussionists) who will play a range of South Indian percussion instruments (mridangam, kanjira & morsing). The music ranges from haunting and evocative soundscapes to funky sax quintet grooves and will take the audience on an unforgettable sonic journey.Admission: $25 Ticket sales: 07 3872 9000 www.judithwrightcentre.com |
| Raqs the Kasbah Sat 12th Feb, 7.30pm at West End Club |
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Join Brisbane’s own Belly dance band “Muziz” for a fabulous night of music and dance at the West End Club on Saturday February the 12th. Featuring dance performances by Ainslie, Lorelle and Tamara, with other dancers to be confirmed soon. Hit the dance floor to the great music of Muziz, a 9 piece band playing all your belly dance favourites and for this performance featuring Turkish vocalist Bilge Ozgun.
Doors open at 6.30 pm for meals and shopping at the Bellydance Souk.
Show starts at 7.30 pm.
Tickets $25 or $22 for concession or group bookings of 8 or more
Bookings via www.hipnoticbellydance.com
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| Summer Humanitarian Carnival Sun 27th Feb, 9am-5pm at Wacol |
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Ready to Wacol Summer Humanitarian Carnival!Kids Rides, Prizes, Serbian Fine foods & drinks, Dancing Groups, Stalls, Mini soccer, Live Entertainment plus much more. More info: 0423717283 |
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| Home Festival Sat 9 April, 11am-5pm at Raymond Park |
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Home is where the heart is!!The Board of the Home Festival invite you to submit your interest in performing at the first Home Festival on 9 April 2011. The festival will be free event in Raymond Park, Kangaroo Point.The Board of the Home Festival are interested in receiving applications from all performers, including solo, duet and groups from all ages and backrounds. Performers will be paid modest fee for their appearance.Alternately submit by post PO Box 7299, East Brisbane or hand to BEMAC.Please complete the following information and e-mail to: homefestival2011@gmail.com
1-Name of contact details of Performers
2- Genre/Style of performance
3- Electronic link examples of work
4- Live performance experience
5- Why would you like to perform at the Home Festival? 6- How would you be able to assist the Home Festival eg. Promotion, stage, setup, clean up etc.
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| Women in Music Tue 8th March, 9:45am-5pm at Judith Wright centre |
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QMusic are pleased to announce the exciting new one day Women in Music (WiM) forum to be held on Tuesday, 8th March at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.The first speakers to be announced include artist manager (Angus and Julia Stone, Darren Hayes) Cathy Oates, label owner and artist manager (Richard In Your Mind) Julia Wilson, artist manager (The John Steel Singers, DZ) and radio presenter Maggie Collins, triple j Magazine Music Editor Samantha Clode, Queensland Folk Federation General Manager Amanda Jackes and artists Adele Pickvance, Seja and McKisco.More info:www.womeninmusic.com.au |
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Be Creative with your Career
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Creative Employment Skills program, which is a 6 week accredited Cert II course designed to provide basic work skills while at the same time discovering the creative industries and pathways that exist towards employment in those industries.
The course will be run in Inala starting in 2 weeks (Jan 31st) and is open to anyone who is unemployed or disengaged with school. Anyone interested simply needs to go to their local (Inala) job service provider and get a referral from them for a free placement. (Non referred people would have to pay the full fee themselves). The program will also be kicking off in Logan in the first week of February – please let me know if you’d like program details for that one too.
Community Through Music
Ph: Chris Jay, 0407 673 549; John Lumley, 0438 779 032
Email: info@championsound.com.au
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| Thurs 3rd Feb | Footsteps Art Exhibition | 6-8pm | Martin Gallery, Nudah |
| Thurs 3rd-Sat 5th Feb | Festival of Tibet | - | Brisbane Powerhouse |
| Sat 5th Feb |
Kashul
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7-9pm | BEMAC |
| Sat 5th Feb | PLANET SERIES- DVA Raga Space | 5-7pm | Brisbane Power House(The Tribune Platform) |
| Sat 12th Feb | Breath on a Single Reed | 7.30pm | Judith Wright Centre |
| Sat 12th Feb | Raqs the Kasbah | 7.30pm | West End Club |
| Sun 27th Feb | Wacol Summer Humanitarian Carnival | 9am-6pm | Wacol |
| Sat 9th April | Home Festival | 11am-5pm | Raymond Park |
| Be A BEMAC Member |
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| Join BEMAC to support the promotion and presentation of the multicultural arts in Queensland. BEMAC is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on the support and input of its members. By becoming a BEMAC member you can help drive the direction of BEMAC and be actively involved with our organisation.
We value our members and currently offer the following benefits: Eligibility to vote at the BEMAC Annual General Meeting and be elected to the Management Committee, Discounted entry to all BEMAC-presented performing arts events and workshops, updates to keep you up to date with what’s on at BEMAC, Great discounts on venue and equipment hire, Opportunity to promote your exhibitions and events in the BEMAC e-news, Professional advice and consultancy. There is also a range of additional benefits for artist members.
To become a member or for more information go to the website, www.bemac.org.au or contact BEMAC on (07) 3391 4433 or mailto:admin@bemac.org.au .
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Sahaj Sangeet
November 10, 2010
Indian Classical and Devotional Music. The swaras can also be made sharper or flatter, forming microtonal intervals known as ‘Shruti’ that convey particular expressions. Thus the scale is made up of twenty two microtonal intervals (shrutis) and the significance of the swaras depends on their position in the microtonal scale. The swaras are named respectively Shadja (Sa), Rishabha (Re), Gandhara (Ga), Madhyyama (Ma), Panchama (Pa), Dhaivata (Dha), and Nishada (Ni). These notes correspond with the seven centres of the subtle body, known as ‘Chakras‘.
Band Members:
- Sri Mataji
- Pt Jasraj
Songs:
- Alankar
- Rang De Jhini
Obertas
November 10, 2010
Obertas the Polish Song and Dance Company of Brisbane. Formed in early 1982, the company has given hundreds of concert performances in southeast Queensland as well as in capital cities around Australia, particpating in ten Pol-Art Festivals, two Shell Folkloric Concerts and World Expo ’88.
Under the artistic direction of its founder and choreographer, Henryk Michael Kurylewski, Obertas teaches its members the basics of classical dance as the foundation for a vast repertoire of songs and dances from a diverse range of Polish regions.
Band Members:
Regional dances:
Cieszyn,Kaszuby,Kielce,Kraków,Kurpie,Łowicz,
Lublin,Opoczno,Podhale,Rzeszów
śląsk rozbarski,Wielkopolska
Historic dances:
Noc świętojańska
Polonez/Mazur kontuszowy
Polonez/Mazur Księstwa Warszawskiego
For more information:
http://www.obertas.org.au/index.html
Latinoz
November 9, 2010
Led by Colombian percussionist Hugo Salcedo, TNT performs an opulent mix of Cuban and Colombian rhythms, Caribbean breezes and New York vibes. They pay homage to the spirit of old, hard-core Salsa, and shake it up with the sounds of today.
Band Members:
- Hugo Salcedo
- Dalia Luna
- Adrian Medina
- Gilli Atkinson
- Shireen Khemlani
- Mark Ferguson
- Warren Heading
- James Nikkerud
- James Arias
For more information,
http://www.latinogrooves.com.au/latin_band.htm
Jason Machado Trio
November 9, 2010
Jason Machado has been performing Brazilian popular music for over 15 years in Australia and Brazil, a country famous for its extraordinary music and it’s sensuous melodious language. He has been featured at many festivals held at Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane Festival, the Queensland Music Festival’s ‘Spiegeltent’. Jason’s trio will take you on a journey through the exotic world of MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira), one of the greatest examples of cultural fusion, which has been described by the Courier-Mail as “perhaps a Brazilian-style answer to the Buena Vista Social Club”.
JASON MACHADO TRIO
Jason Machado has been performing Brazilian popular music for over 20 years on both the eastern coasts of Australia and Brazil, singing a selection of the wonderful songs from Brazil – a country famous for its extraordinary music and its sensuous, melodious language. On voice and seven-string guitar Jason Machado is joined by cellist Danielle Bentley and drummer Massimo Sportelli, who together weave the intricacies of those buoyant samba rhythms.
“…chilled and sophisticated, providing an opportunity for couples to slow dance…perhaps a Brazilian-style answer to the Buena Vista Social Club.” Rachel Langford – The Courier Mail.
MÚSICA POPULAR BRASILEIRA
MPB or Música Popular Brasileira is one of the greatest examples of cultural fusion as expressed through music and song. This broad style draws from a huge array of global sounds – from 19th century salon music and lundu (an African song form) to jazz, carnival marching music, samba, rock and reggae, etc. together with the Brazilian way of making music – positive, uplifting and joyful – utilizing melody, harmony and rhythm in a unique way.
This unique combination of instruments combines with voice and guitar to form the JASON MACHADO TRIO that will take you on a journey through the exotic world of MPB…
Jay Dabgar
November 9, 2010
With learning, came experience and maturity. As a learner, Jay started participating in events and competitions held at school, college, state and national levels. He then came to a stage where he started performing in respectable Indian music concerts, such as Saptak Annual Festivals, Sankalp Saptah and the Saarangi Utsav. He is an accredited “B- grade percussion artist” at the All India Radio.
While in India, Jay accompanied renowned artists such as Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Smt Manju Mehta. He has also performed in front of maestros, such as Ustad Zakir Hussein, Pt. Kumar Bose, Pt. Jasraj, and Pt. Rajan & Sajan Mishra.
Jay practiced his Tabla with complete dedication and discipline – something he is admired for, by his peers and also his gurus. Often, he practiced his Tabla throughout the entire night!
For more information,
February 2011 Newsletter
October 8, 2010
