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“ELIS, A CELEBRATION” performed on January 21, 2012 @ Brasil Brasil Cultural in Los Angeles was a successful self produced multi media event celebrating one of the most popular Brazilian singers of all time: Elis Regina. A short version of the show will be presented on March 22, 2012 @ Zanzibar in Santa Monica California.
Picture by Jorge Vismara
Few quotes from the audience...
" “katia broke my heart tonight. ...then, in the middle of the show, she did it--belted out milton nascimiento's morro velho in such a sorrowful, painfilled, passionate rendition, that she cried at the end--so did i, even though i didn't understand a word she said. brick, it was amazing, a life time performance--the last time i was so moved was hearing dwight trible sing strange fruit at the whale. she did lots more, all good, but that one transfixed me--i've still got the gooseflesh."
"Katia,
Just a note to thank you for the wonderful celebration of the life of a major personality in the music of Brazil and the entire world. You are carrying on the tradition in a most amazing way!..... And thank you for your very beautiful performance. We enjoyed it immensely! Muito obrigado"
"We came from Riverside, arrived at 6:30 and were a little bit anxious about waiting because of our 6 yr old but then..., it was gold, we stay until the end, you are a terrific performer and entertainer. Cant wait for your next performance. thanks again"
"A very heartfelt one congrats Katia. It was a pleasure to be there. You, the atmosphere and band were great, great art exhibition on Eli's pictures and video."
NEW VIDEO “CABEÇA”
Released on March 1st, 2012 “Cabeça” (Head) is already playing at Unifran FM in São Paulo. “Cabeça” was composed with Lynne Earls (sound engineer for K.D.Lang, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim) who also produced the track, and with Grecco Buratto (Shakira, KD Lang, Airto and Flora Purim, and Sambaguru)
“Tranquility,” the next video, will be released in May 2012. It was filmed entirely in São Paulo on December 2011 at the Botanical Gardens, at a subway station and in downtown.
Here's the CABEÇA QUEEN! Photo by Caesar Lima.
Here's the CABEÇA QUEEN! Photo by Caesar Lima.
Director Rinaldo Lima and his assistant follow Katia strolling at the Botanical Garden. The day was beautiful after weeks of unusual rain in São Paulo. Picture by Denise Prado.
MUSIC PROJECTS
PURE SAMBA
Katia sings compositions of important Brazilian composers of the 20th Century that marked her childhood. The songs are performed interspersed with short stories about the composers. Katia + Quartet.
It won the L.A. Treasure Award, granted in part, by the California Traditional Music Society, a facility of the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Dept. & The California Traditional Music Society.
BRAZIL 3 ACOUSTIC
Voice + piano + percussion! (New CD project!)
The soul of Brasil with its simplicity and magic!
HEART TO HEART, AN OPEN LETTER TO BRASIL
This music + theatre experience portrays the story of a Brazilian female artist searching for her purpose in life after reviewing the artistic gifts inherited from South American Indian, black and European ancestry. The songs are introduced by short stories in English. Set design by Brad Austin.
Release date: November 3rd, 2012 @ Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (Los Angeles, California)
Release date: November 3, 2012 @ Brasil Brasil Cultural Center
BRAZILIAN HEARTS - BRASIL 2013
6- piece band playing contemporary Brazilian music beyond samba and bossa nova.
Watch video: http://youtu.be/uQWPH_hzVH4
SAMBAGURU featuring Katia Moraes
6-piece band playing reperoire from TRIBO, their 4th released CD.
QUOTES
"(...) But there ain’t a Brazilian singer in town who is as irresistible as Katia Moraes. Crowds go nuts when she performs. The energy, the charisma, the sheer joy of Brazilian music just fills a space."
LA WEEKLY
“Blessed with a songbird’s voice, a poet’s heart, an educator’s enthusiasm and an entertainer’s vision, Moraes is the complete package.”
ENTERTAINMENT TODAY
“Moraes strutted on stage with the grace and attitude of an Amazon princess...Moraes danced, sang and communicated with her fans for over an hour, delivering an impressive performance.”
LATIN STYLE
“Brazilian singer Katia Moraes -- a born afternoon sunshine performer...”
VARIETY
“Katia is an absolute dynamo on stage.”
L.A. JAZZ SCENE
“Kátia’s voice can be powerful and heartfelt, coy and compelling, expansive or intimate.”
THE BRAZILIAN MUSIC REVIEW
BOOKING AND INFO:
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