Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
With special guest Francisco Marques from Ginga, Grupo
Falso Baiano performs the music of Rio de Janeiro, illustrating 100 years of
samba and choro.
FEATURING:
Brian Moran – 7-string guitar
Zack Pitt-Smith – clarinet, saxophone, flute
Francisco Marques – cavaco, vocals, percussion
Ami Molinelli – percussion
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Grupo Falso Baiano is a choro group that offers a window
into the history and diverse culture of Brazil. Choro is one of Brazil’s
earliest popular music, dating back to the late 1800s, and, similar to jazz, it
reflects the melding of African rhythms with a melodic and harmonic structure
closely resembling Baroque classical music. The group’s exploration of choro
spans nearly 100 years, including everything from the traditional to more
contemporary versions and jazz- influenced reinterpretations. In addition to
performing and touring, Grupo Falso Baiano has worked in collaboration with the
Pasadena Pops, Around the World Music Program, Young Audiences of Northern CA,
and Youth in Arts to bring Brazilian music to students throughout California.
Cost: $15 - $20
