Brazilian Voices - "Rio Amazonas" (Dori Caymmi and Paulo César Pinheiro))

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The lyrics of "Rio Amazonas", composed by Dori Caymmi with lyrics by Paulo César Pinheiro, evoke the enchanting essence of Brazil’s diverse landscapes, blending natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a profound spiritual connection. From the Amazon basin to the Pantanal, Sertão, and coastal regions, the song highlights the unity and diversity of Brazilian culture. It weaves folklore into its narrative, featuring Iara, the mythical mermaid whose call symbolizes the bond between nature and the spiritual world, carried across the land by the sabiá bird. Rio Amazonas celebrates Brazil as a land of enchantment where nature and culture are deeply intertwined.


Amazonas Concert - Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - September 14th, 2024

Musical and Artistic Directors: Beatriz Malnic & Loren Oliveira

Performer: Brazilian Voices

Musicians: Jorge Sosa (Piano), Ivo de Carvalho (Guitar),
Talles Freitas (Percussion),
Vivi Neves (Cajon), Beatriz Malnic (Shaker).

Visual Artist: Ernesto Kunde

Video Clip: Humberto Florez - Video recording and post production, Adi Neves and Vivi Neves - audio recording, editing and mixing

Crew / Tech Team: Vivi Neves - Production coordinator, Humberto Florez - Videography, Silvana Florez - Online program note writer, Adi Neves - Concert Audio Engineering, Wilson Vasconcelos - Photography, Renata Pizzutti - Wardrobe Design, Flavia Lima & Kenyatta DeShazior - Lighting design, Backstage production: Catherine Araujo, Luciana Lewis and TJ

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