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Aug 25th |
BANK HOLIDAY - GUANABARA WILL BE CLOSED
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Aug 26th |
Free entry
BALADA
With Nina DJ + LIVE: Jandira Silva Quartet
After making their debut at Guanabara an unanimous success, Jandira Silva Quartet is back to amaze the crowd with a top quality MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), Bossa Nova and Jazz repertoire. They will showcase interpretations of great Brazilian artists such as Ivan Lins, Rosa Passos, Elis Regina, Djavan and Chico Buarque, among others. It’s all brand new, all very Brazilian, very exciting and pretty danceable for a winter Tuesday evening. Enjoy! |
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Aug 27th |
£5 after 9pm
RODA DE SAMBA
With DJ Limao + Capital do Samba LIVE
To get a real feel for Brazil and its music Wednesday nights are a must! Just as in Brazil a group of musicians gather in a circle around a table and play beautiful traditional Samba songs. The musicianship of the band is truly breathtaking, and the crowd always ends up dancing later in the evening. COME EARLY FOR FREE SAMBA LESSONS!! |
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Aug 28th |
£5 after 9pm
FARRA
With DJ Roc Hunter + LIVE: Family Funk
Roc Hunter is well known for his productions and remixes for Brazilian recording giants including Marcos Valle, The Ipanemas and Grupo Batuque. Hunter spins the finest classic and contemporary ingredients serving bossa bombs, sultry sambas, batucada bangaz and a wide range of latin licks. LIVE: Family Funk captures the true spirit of old school funk and soul music. Featuring the best 70s and 80s they will feature the full 11 piece band, performing also some funky Brazilian tunes. Guaranteed to get the party started! |
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Aug 29th |
£10 after 9pm
GLOBAL BEATS
With DJ Russ Jones + LIVE: ERI OKAN
Russ Jones – aka the Hackney Globe Trotter - will add his great and vast repertoire from the funkiest, pumping dance music from Brazilian D&B and baile funk to samba and afro-funk, always sure to rock the party. Live on stage is the irrepressible ERI OKAN with sounds of Bahian Roots culture and carnival vibes. With songs in Portuguese, Yoruba, Pidgin and English, ERI OKAN performs with 10 members... singing, dancing and drumming linking Bahia, Jamaica, Nigeria and London. Not to be missed!
+ BASIL AND HIS AMAZING PERCUSSION SHOW (8 - 9pm)! |
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Aug 30th |
£10 after 8pm
SPIRITUAL SOUTH
With DJ Mark Robertson + LIVE: Rebeca Vallim & band
London’s hot new producer brings an underground vibe to the house. Expect cutting edge tunes and remixes by the latest acts. Mark knows his stuff and finds the rarest Brazilian treasures to play. And live, Rebeca Vallim & Band show their vast repertoire including composers such as Carlinhos Brown, Jorge Ben Jor, Lenine and Cassia Eller as well as a Brazilian twist to songs by Sting, Lenny Kravitz and Bob Marley. This is definitely a special night, not to be missed!
+ BASIL AND HIS AMAZING PERCUSSION SHOW (8 - 9pm)! |
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Aug 31st |
£5 after 8pm
FORRO
With Zeu Azevedo + Forrodaki band LIVE
Come on down to the biggest and best Forro night in town! Forró mixes European, African and indigenous rhythms and has its own distinctive dance. Everyone has fun on Sundays, from complete beginners to those who already know how to shake it to that driving Forró beat. Featuring Zeu Azevedo and Forrodaki band LIVE, plus special guests. COME EARLY FOR FREE FORRÓ LESSONS! |
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SEPT 12 |
£10 after 9pm
NAPALMA
With DJs John Armstrong & Lucia P
On the pick ups, DJs John Armstrong and Lucia P bring their unique blend of finest tunes from Samba, Axe, Pagode, and MPB through to downright funky Forro, Baile-Funk, Paulista-Rock and Electro. And LIVE: Napalma is a fresh musical mutation born out of interaction between Brazil and Africa. With a line up of two fiery percussionists from Brazil and a powerful vocalist from Mozambique, they are discovering new ways to incite dance floor fever. Djembé patterns from Senegal and Mali are laid over powerful electronic dance grooves. Come and check them out! myspace.com/napalma
+ Percussion show with BASIL and Gafieira Dance Number |
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SEPT 16 & 30 |
Free entry
ZEEP Live
With DJ D.Vyzor
ZEEP is the new project from Nina Miranda and Chris Franck also of the ground breaking; SMOKE CITY and DA LATA. Their fabulous five-piece live band includes some of London’s finest musicians. Mike Lindup (Level 42) on Keys, Mike Mondesir (Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham) on Bass, Davide Giovannini (Marcus Valle, Steve Winwood) on Drums. They will be playing songs from their critically acclaimed debut album as well as other classics. Check them out on myspace.com/zeepband |
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OCT 14 |
£10
CHARITY EVENT: Brazilian Frenzy
With DJ Limao + LIVE: Capital do Samba
Brazilian Frenzy will be an evening ‘fantastica’ full of Brazilian culture and entertainment. The line-up includes a fashion show by Vogue-featured designer Emilia Wickstead, cat-walk show featuring Brazilian bikinis from Mel e Maracujá and Brazilian leather bags by designer Mona Ramos. Entertainment includes ‘make-your-own caipirinha’ lessons, capoeira, raffle, couture gown auction and a spectacular live performance by samba group Capital do Samba, plus DJ Limao on the pick ups. Guanabara is proud to hold this special evening which is organized by two charities, La Vida and Siao. All proceeds will go to a plantation project in Brasilia (Brazil), administered by the Siao Orphanage.
Tickets will cost a minimum of £10 per person and can be purchased at justgiving.com.
Come down and enjoy the ultimate Brazilian party experience for a great cause! |
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