• Rodrigo Amarante & Alice Caymmi
June 29 @ Le Poisson Rouge
Brazilian MPB / Singer-songwriter / Pop
Versatile singer, composer, poet, and multi-instrumentalist Rodrigo Amarante first gained recognition as a member of the popular Brazilian rock band Los Hermanos before launching his solo career in 2013. Since then, Amarante has released several albums, formed Little Joy, and joined Devendra Banhart’s group. He is also known for composing and performing the theme song for the popular Netflix series “Narcos.” Opening the night is Alice Caymmi, the MPB singer-songwriter and granddaughter of Dorival Caymmi, who is carving her own path in the world of independent music in Brazil and beyond.
Doors 6 PM / Show 7 PM / 18+ to enter
Le Poisson Rouge – 158 Bleecker Street, Manhattan
• Dênde & Band, Fogo Azul with Adriana Portela, DJ Greg Caz
July 2 @ Nublu
Afro-Brazilian Funk / Afro Block / Samba Reggae
Dendê Macêdo delivers ecstatic percussive incantations to invoke the gods of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé. For world-class percussionist and singer Dendê Macêdo, music bridges the chasm between the earthly and celestial realms — a conversation between matter and spirit, and a vital communion with the divine that he seeks to share with his audience. The all-female Afro-Brazilian group Fogo Azul takes the stage with Adriana Portela, a percussionist and Bahian leader who challenged gender norms and led Brazil’s first all-female Afro block with her group Banda Dida. Local hero DJ Greg Caz will spin between sets to keep this explosive night alive.
Doors 10 PM / Show 11 PM / 21+ to enter
Nublu – 151 Avenue C, Manhattan
• Céu, Rommel & Ubunto
July 6 @ Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center
MPB / Samba Soul / Jazz
After fifteen years in her career, Brazilian singer-songwriter Céu is widely recognized as one of the most influential and important Brazilian artists of this century. She began her career in 2005 with a nomination for a Grammy Award shortly after transforming the scene in her country, leading a new generation of female singers who write their own songs and use digital media to promote their work. A three-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Céu takes the stage with her innovative blend of MPB, electronic, samba, and soul. Accompanied by singer-songwriter Rommel, who blends Brazilian popular music with afrobeat, funk, and jazz, and DJ Ubunto, this night celebrates the splendor of Brazilian music.
Doors / Show 7:30 PM / All ages
Damrosch Park at Amsterdam Ave. and W. 62 St, Manhattan
• Rommel, Ubunto & Gaspar Muniz
July 8 @ Nublu
MPB / Brazilian Dance Party
Rommel, a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and Brazilian producer, mixes elements of Brazilian popular music with afrobeat, reggae, funk, and jazz, breathing and exhaling authentic, lively music. The show is followed by a dance party with Ubunto, a DJ and Bahian producer who has worked with names like Adriana Calcanhoto, Fafá de Belém, Vanessa da Mata, and others, alongside Gaspar Muniz, one of our resident DJs.
Doors 10 PM / Show 11 PM / 21+ to enter
Nublu – 151 Avenue C, Manhattan
• Zabelê & Pop Up Gallery by Ana Bial
July 14 @ The Archway
Brazilian Pop / MPB
Zabelê’s new album and show arise from the artist’s desire to honor and perpetuate the work of her parents: Baby do Brasil and Pepeu Gomes, icons of the revolutionary group Novos Baianos. Zabelê meticulously chose an electrifying and extremely rich setlist featuring major hits, including Brazilian pop songs and hits from the now-defunct group SNZ, with which she began her career. The event features a pop-up gallery by Rio de Janeiro visual artist Ana Bial, curated by Gisela Guieros.
Show 7 PM / All ages
The Archway (under the Manhattan bridge) – 155 Water St, Brooklyn
• Eduardo & Mônica
July 17 @ Museum of Moving Image
Inspired by the popular characters created by Renato Russo for Eduardo & Mônica, one of the most iconic songs by the Brazilian band Legião Urbana, the eponymous feature film will premiere in New York. This timeless romantic comedy stars renowned actress Alice Braga and rising talent Gabriel Leone, star of the Amazon Prime series DOM. In addition to receiving positive reviews in Brazil and the United States, the film has been featured in prestigious international festivals. Directed by René Sampaio.
4 PM / PG-13
Museum of Moving Image – 36-01 35th Ave, Queens
• Luan Barbosa’s Roda de Samba
July 20 @ Brooklyn Public Library
Samba / Roda de Samba
Former Latin Grammy percussionist and band leader Luan Barbosa brings together an explosive roda de samba of ten members for an outdoor show filled with energy and dance. Barbosa has performed with artists such as Gloria Stefan, Ricky Martin, Raça Negra, Ana Carolina, and many more.
Alternative date in case of rain: July 21
Show 7 PM / All ages
Brooklyn Public Library – 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
• Ser Manguezal by Eliseu Cavalcante
July 21 @ Steven Amedee Gallery
“Ser Manguezal,” created by Eliseu Cavalcante, was inspired by Josué de Castro’s book “Homens e Caranguejos.” De Castro was a Brazilian geographer, physician, writer, and activist against world hunger. The project explores the relationship between humans and mangroves, unifying and integrating humanity with this biome. The project presents mangroves as a battleground faced by heroes who depend on this ecosystem to survive; it seeks to recognize the dedicated workers of the mangrove crab fishery and make their labor more visible; and raise awareness about the social and environmental importance of mangroves.
6 PM – 8 PM
Steven Amedee Gallery – 41 N Moore Street, Manhattan
• Leo Justi, João Brasil & Daniel Haaksman
July 24 @ House of Yes
Baile Funk / Tropical Bass / Mashups
The festival concludes with a big party featuring Leo Justi (Heavy Baile), João Brasil, and Daniel Haaksman. Leo Justi is the producer behind Heavy Baile, a collective from Rio de Janeiro whose music and dance performances have conquered the world. João Brasil is a carioca DJ and producer making his debut in the U.S., known for his Brazilian mashups, funk carioca, and synthpop. Finally, the closing party features Daniel Haaksman, a Berlin-based DJ and producer who has been instrumental in bringing the sounds of Brazilian favelas to the world through his label Man Recordings.
3 PM – 10 PM / 21+ to enter
House of Yes – 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn
More information: www.brasilsummerfest.com