Avenida Brazil: Music & Dance

Bloomington, IN

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Brazilian Samba Jazz & Bossa Nova.
Valeria DeCastro
Brazilian musician, choreographer, director, actress and dance performer. In 1978 Valeria started her studies in guitar with Mestre Gamela and composition with the composer Emilio Terraza at the University of Brasilia, Brazil.Other than Brazil and the US, Valeria has performed in Italy, Spain, and Costa Rica. Valeria teaches music for children and is the center director for Bloomington Music Together.
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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Brazilian Samba Jazz and Bossa Nova. Solo guitar and voice: (link hidden)

About

Brazilian musician, choreographer, director, actress and dance performer. In 1978 Valeria started her studies in guitar with Mestre Gamela and composition with the composer Emilio Terraza at the University of Brasilia, Brazil. In 1984, Valeria met Maura Baiocchi, creator of the taanteatro approach to the performing arts and joined the Contemporary Dance Company “Weird Body” directed by Mrs. Baiocchi. Valeria’s improvisational performance work is a fusion of music, movement and acting elements. Other than Brazil and the US, Valeria has performed in Italy, Spain, and Costa Rica. Valeria teaches music for children and is the center director for Bloomington Music Together. for a full profile and bio: (link hidden)
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Additional booking notes

Musician can provide sound equipment for events up to 120 people. For larger events, sound equipment is not included in quote and must be provided.

Past booked events

August 2017

24

Thursday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Indianapolis, IN

Influences and inspiration

Brazilian music including but not only: Samba, Afro-Samba, Bossa Nova, Samba Jazz, Forro', and more.

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