A Nossa Bossa/Our Rhythm Tickets

About A Nossa Bossa/Our Rhythm

In partnership with the Cockpit, Ensemble OrQuesta are hosting a weekend dedicated to Brazilian popular music (música popular brasileira or MPB to give it its trendy title!). This weekend will also be a tribute to the father of Bossa Nova, João Gilberto, who passed away earlier this year. SATURDAY 11am: Bossa Nova Poetry reading Listen to Marcio da Silva reciting a number of translations of the most beautiful Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) poetry written by Vinicios de Moraes, Chico Buarque, Tom Jobim and others. FREE EVENT 7:30pm: João Gilberto in Tokyo 2004 Singer Marcio da Silva and guitarist Ariel Gragnani pay tribute to João Gilberto recreating his iconic 2004 performance in Tokyo with a few extra numbers. £15 SUNDAY 3pm: Samba & Choro An afternoon dedicated to the exciting musical genres that were the precursors of Bossa Nova. £15 7:30pm: An Evening with Bossa Nova An "All you can eat" Bossa Nova evening featuring Corcovado, Samba de Uma Nota Só, Águas de Março, Chega de Saudade, Garota de Ipanema, of course, and many others. £15