Sonho Meu "samba, mpb, & forro' ":  Thursday, June 10th, 9:30pm, The Fireplace, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA.

A-No-Ne Brazilian Ensemble "Brazilian jazz w/ Hiro Honshuku":  Thursday, June 10th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Highly recommended...

Joyce "MPB, bossa nova & brazilian jazz":  Friday, June 11th, 7:30PM, Regattabar, Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138,  $24.

Fireplace Latin Music Fest  "Samba, Brazilian Jazz, Salsa & more":  Saturday, June 12th & Sunday June 13th, The Fireplace, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA.

Saturday, June 12th 

12:00  Grupo Fantasia

1:30  Receita de Samba

3:00  Tentumbao

4:30  El Eco

6:00  Florencia Gonzalez Candombe Project

7:30  Samba Tremeterra Percussion Ensemble

8:45  Combo Sabroso

Sunday June 13th

12:00  Pepe Gutierrez Mariachi y Su MexAmerica

1:15  Anita Coelho Brazilian Ensemble

2:30 Earth Sound

3:45  K-Stone

5:00  IRESI

6:30  I-Level

8:00  Cinco Son

Sonho Meu "samba, mpb, & forro' ":  Sunday, June 13th, 5:30pm, World Rhythms Dance & Fitness, 313 Highland Ave.,  Davis Square, Somerville, MA. $8.

Highly recommended...

Trio da Paz:  Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta & Duduka da Fonseca "Brazilian Jazz":  Thursday, June 17th, 8PM and 10pm, Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA, $25.

Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Jason Davis, Brian O'Neil, & Jared Sims":  Thursday, June 17th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

El Eco Trio  "Brazilian & Argentine jazz w/ Nando Micehlin John Lockwood & Guillermo Nojechowicz":  Thursday, June 17th, The Fireplace, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA.

Tais  "Berklee Summer Concert Series- MPB, samba, Brazilian jazz":  Saturday, June 19th, 12 noon, Georges Island, Boston Harbor Islands, Boston, MA.  [Map]

David Rumpler & Friends "Brazilian jazz":  Thursday, June 24th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Highly recommended...

João Gilberto "Bossa nova originator":  Friday, June 25th, 8PM, Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Mass Ave. Boston, MA.

 

 

Anne Walsh "Brazilian jazz":  Friday, June 25th, 9pm, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Valdisa Moura "MPB, bossa nova & northeastern Brazil":  Sunday, June 27th, 5:30pm, World Rhythms Dance & Fitness, 313 Highland Ave.,  Davis Square, Somerville, MA. $8.

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados - bossa nova w/ Steve Kirby, Jason Davis & Steve Rose":  Thursday, July 1st, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Highly recommended...

Forró in the Dark "Forró & Northeastern Brazil":  Wednesday, July 14th, 7:30PM, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA.

Two shows...
Tais  "Berklee Summer Concert Series- MPB, samba, Brazilian jazz":
 (1) Thursday, July 15th, 12 noon, Kendall Square, 300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge, MA.
 (2) Thursday, July 15th, 6 PM, Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA.



Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Jason Davis, Brian O'Neil, & Jared Sims":  Tuesday, July 20th, 12 noon, Kendall Square, 300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge, MA.

Seu Jorge & Almaz "MPB":  Thursday, July 29th, Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St., Boston, MA

 

Recent past events

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, June 3rd, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Jovino Santos Neto "w/ Fernando Huergo & Mark Walker ":  Wednesday, June 2nd, 9pm, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Jason Davis, Brian O'Neil, & Jared Sims":  Thursday, May 27th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Tudo Azul "Brazilian jazz":  Thursday, May 20th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Nando Michelin "w/ Sofia Koutsovitis, Jorge Roeder, Jorge Perez Albela, Tiago Michelin, Claudio Ragazzi & Rogerio Bocatto ":  Wednesday, May 19th, 9pm, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados - bossa nova":  Thursday, May 13th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Choro Democrático "Brazilian choro in concert !":  Wednesday, May 12th, 7:30PM, Regattabar, Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138,  $15.

Brazilian Film at Harvard:  Saudade do Futuro:  Tuesday, April 20th, 6PM, Tsai Auditorium, CGIS South Building, Harvard University , 1730 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138,  free.

Saudade Do Futuro
Directed by Cesar Paes, 2000.  This award-winning documentary tells the story of the cantadores, folk singers from the more underprivileged northeastern regions of Brazil, who land in the metropolis of São Paulo in search of better lives, fame and fortune. As the group performs, we learn about their everyday lives and struggles, including everything from their financial status to religious beliefs and personal relationships. The rhythm of one of the largest cities in the world, featuring the unique sounds of forró and repentismo, is brought to life through their stories and songs.  All films are free and open to the public and will be screened with subtitles in English.

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, April 15th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Brazil Arts World presents...

Fernando Brandão Quintet featuring Amir Cortes:  TWO SHOWS

1.  Wednesday, April 14th, 8PM, Outpost 186, 186.5 Hampshire St, Inman Square Cambridge, MA 02139,  $10.

 2. Saturday, April 17th, 9PM, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

1. Brazilian Guitar Workshop w/ Amir Cortes:  Friday, April 16th, 5-7PM, New England Tango Academy, 620 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141.

2. Brazilian Music Workshop   Style, Phrasing & Interpretation w/ Fernando Brandão & Amir Cortes:  Saturday, April 17th, 2-4PM, New England Tango Academy, 620 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141.

Pregister for workshops at brazilartsworld.org: 

Non-Performers Price: $15 ($25 for both workshops - save $5)
Performers Price: $25 ($40 for both workshops - save $10)

Caetano Veloso "MPB":  Monday, April 12th, 8 PM, Orpheum Theater, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston, MA 02108, $28-48.

Teresa Ines & Chorinho Democratico "Samba & choro":  Saturday, April 10th, 8 PM,  Amazing Things Art Center (Firehouse), 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA 01702, $15.

Moves & Vibes Samba de Gafieira Dance Party with...

Ariane Martins' 'Projeto Samba' "w/ Adam Bahrami, Jason Davis, Gabriel Meireles & Andre Carvalho":  Saturday, April 3rd, 8pm dance class, 9pm party, Club Benefica, 178 Elm St., Inman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Jared Sims, Brian O'Neill & Jason Davis":  Thursday, April 1st, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Sonho Meu "samba, mpb, & forro' ":  Wednesday, March 31st, 9pm, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Berklee International Folk Music Festival "w/ Tais Alvarenga & many other groups":  Thursday, March 25th, 8PM, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115   $15.

Evelyn Rosenthal "bossa nova":  Thursday, March 25th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Ariane Martins 'Projeto Samba' "w/ Adam Bahrami, Jason Davis, Gabriel Meireles & Andre Carvalho":  Thursday, March 18th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Toots Thielemans, Kenny Werner & Oscar Castro Neves "Jazz & Bossa Nova":  Friday, March 12th & Saturday, March 13th, 8PM & 10pm, Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA, $30.

Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Friday, March 12th, 9pm, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Gilson Schachnik  " w/ Fernando Huergo, Gustavo Assis-Brasil & Mauricio Zottarelli" & Tais Alvarenga "w/ Italo Cunha, Ignacio Long, Clay Lyons, Junya Fukumoto, Bruno Esrubilsky & Pablo Friedman":  Thursday, March 11th, 8pm, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, March 11th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Marilyn Mair "Choro w/Monique do Cavaco, Tom Rohde, Bob Martel, Mitch Nelin & Ellen Santaniello":  Sunday, March 7th, 5pm, Perishable Theater, Providence, RI.  $10.

Esther Viola "Vortex Series: oboe, poetry & brazilian beats":  Friday, March 5th, 8PM, Outpost 186, 186.5 Hampshire St, Inman Square Cambridge, MA 02139,  $10.  improvortex.blogspot.com

Tudo Azul "Brazilain Jazz w/ David Rumpler, Chris Kotte, Derek Van Wormer, Regan Gibson & Valdisa Moura":  Thursday, February 25th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5. 

Evelyn Rosenthal & Caminhos Cruzados "bossa nova w/ Jason Davis, Steve Rose & Molly Flannery":  Wednesday, February 24th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Sunday, February 21st, 9pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

Ariane Martins 'Projeto Samba' "w/ Adam Bahrami, Jason Davis, Gabriel Meireles & Andre Carvalho":  Thursday, February 18th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Eliane Elias "Jazz & Bossa Nova":  Friday, February 12th & Saturday, February 13th, 8PM and 10pm, Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA, $28.

Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Luciana Araripe, Brian O'Neill & Adam Bahrami":  Thursday, February 11th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Marilyn Mair & Luiz Simas "Meu Bandolim -mandolin/piano duo" & Choro Democrático "traditional & original choro":  Monday, February 8th, 8PM, Performing Arts Center, Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI.  free.

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, February 4th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Tudo Azul "Brazilain Jazz w/ David Rumpler, Chris Kotte, Derek Van Wormer & Regan Gibson":  Thursday, January 28th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5. 

Alma "Brazilian Jazz w/ Fernando Brandão, Claudio Ragazzi, Evan Harlan, Fernando Huergo & Keita Ogawa":  Thursday, January 28th, 7:30 PM, Regattabar (Charles Hotel), 1 Bennett St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.  $15

Luciana Souza "bossa nova & jazz ":  Friday, January 22nd, 8pm, Sanders Theater, Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Jared Sims, Brian O'Neill & Jason Davis":  Thursday, January 21st, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Sonho Meu "samba, mpb, & forro' ":  Thursday, January 21st, 7:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St., Davis Square,  Somerville, MA.  $10.

Ariane Martins 'Projeto Samba' "w/ Adam Bahrami, Jason Davis, Gabriel Meireles & Andre Carvalho":  Thursday, January 14th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Tudo Azul "Brazilian Jazz w/ David Rumpler, Chris Kotte, Derek Van Wormer, Regan Gibson & Anita Coelho":  Sunday, January 10th, 4PM,  Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave (Union Square), Somerville, MA 02145.

Ariane Martins 'Projeto Samba' "w/ Adam Bahrami, Jason Davis, Gabriel Meireles & Andre Carvalho":  Thursday, December 17th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Choros com Chocolate (Choro) & La Tuza (Mexican Roots):    Wednesday, December 16th, 9PM,Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139. $10

 

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "bossa nova":  Thursday, December 10th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Yulia Musayelyan "CD release party! --latin jazz":  Friday, December 4th, 8PM, Aremenian Library & Museum of America, 65 Main St., Watertown, MA.  www.yuliamusayelyan.com
 

Trio Baru "Brazilian Instrumental Music --one Boston show only!":  Friday, December 4th, 8PM, Outpost 186, 186.5 Hampshire St, Inman Square Cambridge, MA 02139,  $10.

 Earthsound "Jason Davis, Fernando Brandão, Nando Michelin & Steve Langone":  Thursday, October 8th, 7-9PM, Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139.  $10.

 

Anita Coelho & Luiz Silva "bossa nova":  Thursday, October 8th, 9:30pm, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446,  free.

 

Tudo Azul "w/ David Rumpler, Katerina Polemis, Chris Kotte, Derek Van Wormer & Regan Gibson":  Thursday, October 8th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5. 

 

Valdisa Moura "w/ Gustavo Assis-Brasil & Bertram Lehmann":  Tuesday, October 6th, 8pm, Basha Cafe, 26 New St (near Fresh Pond/Concord Ave), Cambridge, MA, 02138,  free.

Highly recommended... !!!

Os Mutantes "original brazilian rock!":  Sunday, October 4th, 8pm, Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA.  $28.

Choros com Chocolate "w/ Catherine Bent, Jared Sims, Brian O'Neill & Jason Davis":  Thursday, October 1st, 7:30-10:30PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Villa-Lobos: Uma Vida de Paixão "Brazil Film Series at Harvard, w/ solo guitar performance by Tom Rohde":  Tuesday, September 15th, 6:30pm, Tsai Auditorium, Harvard University, 1730 Cambridge St.,  free.  www.drclas.harvard.edu

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, September 10th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Fernando Holz "bossa nova":  Thursday, September 10th, 9:30pm, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446,  free.

 

Ariane Martins & Jason Davis "sambossa":  Wednesday, September 9th, 9PM, OM Restaurant, 92 Winthrop St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, free.  

Evelyn Rosenthal & Eric Byers "bossa nova":  Tuesday, September 8th, 8pm, Basha Cafe, 26 New St (near Fresh Pond/Concord Ave), Cambridge, MA, 02138,  free. 

 

14th Brazilian Independence Day Festival "Receita de Samba & mais":  Sunday, September 6th, noon-6pm, Artesani Park, 1234 Soldiers Field Rd, Allston/Brighton, MA,  free. www.verdeamarelo.org

Evelyn Rosenthal "bossa nova":  Thursday, September 3rd, 9:30pm, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446,  free.

 

Avantrio "Sofia Koutsovitis, Jorge Roeder & Jorge Perez-Albela":  Wednesday, September 2nd, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.  

Karina Stone "Latin & Brazilian Jazz":  Tuesday, September 1st, 9pm, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

 

"White Ipanema" Dance Party "samba, forró & capoeira":  Saturday, August 29th, 9pm, Blu Restaurant @ The Sports Club/LA,   4 Avery St, Boston, MA 02111,   $15 advance/$20 door.  Wear all White!

Rob Curto & Forró For All "NYC's best forro´" Thursday, August 27th, 9pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10.

Elin "Brazilian Jazz":  Saturday, August 22nd, 8 PM,  Amazing Things Art Center (Firehouse), 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA 01702, $18.

 

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, August 20th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Ariane Martins Samba Project "w/ Adam Bahrami & Gabriel Meireles":  Tuesday, August 18th, 8:30pm, Basha Cafe, 26 New St (near Fresh Pond/Concord Ave), Cambridge, MA, 02138,  free.

 

Diane Read "Sonho Meu - Summer Sunset Cruise":  Saturday, August 15th, 7-10PM, sailing from Gloucester, MA.  Includes dinner from Midwest Grill, $45. www.sambalicious.com/calendar.html

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Tuesday, August 11th, 8:30pm, Basha Cafe, 26 New St (near Fresh Pond/Concord Ave), Cambridge, MA,  free.

 

Leny Andrade, Cesar Camargo Mariano & Romero Lubambo "Bossa Nova/MPB":  Friday, August 7th, 8PM and 10pm, Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Guest Suites Boston, 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA, $28.

Ariane Martins "bossa, bamba, baião & beyond":  Thursday, August 6th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Receita de Samba "samba & bossa nova":  Tuesday, August 4th, 8:30pm, Basha Cafe, 26 New St (near Fresh Pond/Concord Ave), Cambridge, MA,  free.

 

Choro Democrático "Choro at the Harvard Art Museum":  Sunday, August 2nd, 3PM, Arthur M. Sackler Museum @ Harvard Art Museum, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138.  free w/ museum admission ($9 regular/$6 student/free for Harvard affliliates & those under 18). 

Rich Greenblatt Quintet "CD Release Party - Jazz & Brazilian":  Wednesday, July 29th, 9:30pm, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446,  free.

 Diane Read "Sonho Meu Manchester-by-the-Sea":  Saturday, July 25th, 1pm, Manchester Arts Festival, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, free!

Moves & Vibes - Forró Dance Party "Forró @ Benefica":  Friday, July 24th, 8pm dance class, 9pm party, Benefica, 137 Elm St., Inman Square, Cambridge, MA, $10.

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, July 23rd, 8-11PM, Café Luna, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.   

 

Rich Greenblatt Quintet "CD Release Party - Jazz & Brazilian":  Wednesday, July 22nd, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.  

Bertram Lehman "African/Latin, world fusion":  Tuesday, July 21st, 10pm, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

 

Marcus Santos, Tais Alvarenga & Bloco Afrobrazil Sunday, July 19th, 9:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

Choro Democrático "Choro at the ArtBeat Festival":  Saturday, July 18th, 3PM, Somerville ArtBeat Festival, Davis Square, Somerville, MA.  Free! 

Fernando Brandão Quartet "Brazilian Jazz w/ Michelin, Huergo & Walker":  Thursday, July 16th, 9:30pm, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446,  free.

 

Rich Greenblatt & Gilson Schachnik vibes & piano:  Thursday, July 16th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Anita Coelho Brazilian Ensemble "w/Samba de Gafieira dancing & Rosangela Santiago":  Wednesday, July 15th, samba dance lesson at 8pm, show at 9:30pm,  Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10-12.   www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Marcus Santos & Bloco AfroBrazil "Bastille Day in Harvard Square":  Sunday, July 12th, 12 noon, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, free.   www.harvardsquare.com

Samba Tremeterra, Bloco AfroBrazil (& many others) "Providence Sound Session 09 - Street Carnival":  Saturday, July 11th, 7pm-2am, 276 Westminster St., Providence, RI.  Mostly free, some shows $10-15.  www.providencesoundsession.com

Fernando Holz "MPB & Bossa Nova":  Friday, July 10th, 8 PM,  Amazing Things Art Center (Firehouse), 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA 01702, $15.   

 

Ariane Martins "bossa, bamba, baião & beyond":  Thursday, July 9th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Diane Read "Sonho Meu - samba, bossa, mpb":  Friday, July 3rd, 9pm, Brazo Restaurant, 75 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801.

Teresa Inez "Samba/Brazilian Jazz":  Thursday, July 2nd, 9pm, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

 

Tudo Azul "Bossa Nova":  Thursday, July 2nd, 8-11PM, Cafe Luna, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Diane Read "Sonho Meu - samba, bossa, mpb":  Thursday, June 27th, 8-11PM, Café Luna, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Earthsound "CD Release Party:  "Movement,"  Jazz, Brazilian and Environmental Sound":  Wednesday, June 24th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.  

 Samba de Gafieira Workshop "w/ Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Tuesday, June 23rd, 7-9PM, $15.  Dance Union, 16 Bow St., Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org

Samba de Gafieira Workshop "w/ Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Sunday, June 21th, samba dance lesson 7pm, show/party 8pm,  $10.  Oliveira's Restaurant, 743 Broadway, Everett, MA  www.brazilartsworld.org 

Samba de Gafieira Social Party "w/Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Thursday, June 18th, samba lesson & party 8:30-midnight,  $10.  Third Life Studio, 33 Union Square (Somerville Ave), Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Ariane Martins & Nando Michelin "bossa, bamba, baião & beyond":  Thursday, June 18th, 9-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Samba de Gafieira Workshop "w/Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Tuesday, June 16th, samba dance lesson 7pm, party 8-10pm , $10.  Oliveira's Restaurant, 743 Broadway, Everett, MA  www.brazilartsworld.org 

 

Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Sunday, June 14th, 9:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

 

Fireplace Latin Music Fest "Receita de Samba, Caminhos Cruzados, Karina Stone, Ten Tumbao, Florencia Gonzalez Candomble, & Manguito":  Sunday, June 14th, -ALL DAY- noon-10PM, Fireplace Restaurant (outdoors), 1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446,  $20-25 includes food.

Samba & Salsa Party "w/ Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Thursday, June 11th, dance lesson 9pm, party 10pm-1am.  Club Caribe @ Courtyard Mariott Hotel, 777 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MA 02139  www.brazilartsworld.org 

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, June 11th, 8-11PM, Café Luna, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5. 

 

 

Special concert & dance performance... 

Fernando Brandão's Bohemia Carioca "Samba de Gafieira party w/ Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Wednesday, June 10th, samba dance lesson at 8pm, show at 9pm,  Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.   www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Samba de Gafieira & Samba no Pé "Dance workshop w/ Patrick Carvalho (Dancer in the acclaimed film Brasileirinho)":  Tuesday, June 9th, 7-9PM, $15.  Dance Union, 16 Bow St., Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Samba de Gafieira Social Party "w/Receita de Samba, Patrick Carvalho & Rosangela Santiago":  Sunday, June 7th, samba dance lesson 7pm, show/party 8pm,  $10.  Oliveira's Restaurant, 743 Broadway, Everett, MA  www.brazilartsworld.org 

 

Samba de Gafieira & Samba no Pé "Dance workshop w/ Patrick Carvalho (Dancer in the acclaimed film Brasileirinho)":  Saturday, June 6th, 4-6PM, $18.  Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave. (Central Square), Cambridge, MA 02139,  www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Tudo Azul "bossa nova":  Thursday, June 4th, 8-11PM, Café Luna, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.   

 

Special concert & dance performance...

Boston Phoenix "Pick of the Week" (click here)

Choro Democrático "Brazilian choro & samba w/samba de gafieira dancing":  Wednesday, June 3rd, 7:30PM, Regattabar, Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138,  $15.

 

Samba de Gafieira & Samba no Pé "Dance workshop w/ Patrick Carvalho (Dancer in the acclaimed film Brasileirinho)":  Tuesday, June 2nd, 7-9PM, $15.  Dance Union, 16 Bow St., Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Samba de Gafieira & Samba no Pé "Dance workshop w/ Patrick Carvalho (Dancer in the acclaimed film Brasileirinho)":  Saturday, May 30th, 2-4PM, $15 Third Life Studio, 33 Union Square (Somerville Ave), Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org

Earthsound "Jazz, Brazilian and Environmental Sound":  Thursday, May 28th, 9:30PM, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, free.

 

Diane Read "Sonho Meu - samba, bossa, mpb":  Thursday, May 28th, 8-11PM, Café Luna, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 Samba de Gafieira & Samba no Pé "Dance workshop w/ Patrick Carvalho (Dancer in the acclaimed film Brasileirinho)":  Tuesday, May 26th, 7-9PM, $15.  Dance Union, 16 Bow St., Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org

 

Samba de Gafieira & Samba no Pé "Dance workshop w/ Patrick Carvalho (Dancer in the acclaimed film Brasileirinho)":  Saturday, May 23rd, 2-4PM, $15 Third Life Studio, 33 Union Square (Somerville Ave), Somerville, MA 02143,  www.brazilartsworld.org 

 

Ariane Martins "bossa, bamba, baião & beyond":  Thursday, May 21st, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Receita de Samba "Samba & Bossa Nova":  Thursday, May 21st, 9:30PM, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, free.

 

Fernando Brandão's Bohemia Carioca "Samba de Gafieira party with Patrick Carvalho & Roseangela Santiago":  Wednesday, May 20th, 9pm, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Sunday, May 17th, 9:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

 

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, May 14th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, May 7th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Ariane Martins "bossa, bamba, baião & beyond":  Thursday, April 30th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Gilad Barkan Band "Jazz & Brazilian":  Thursday, May 7th, 9:30PM, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, free.

 

Rich Greenblatt Quintet "Jazz & Brazilian":  Wednesday, April 29th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.  

 

Alma "Brazilian Jazz w/ Brandão, Ragazzi, Harlan, Huergo & Ogawa":  Saturday, April 25th, 8 PM,  Amazing Things Art Center (Firehouse), 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA 01702, $15.  

Samba Tremeterra "Samba":  Saturday, April 25th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10. 

 

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, April 23rd, 8PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Candomblé & Samba de Roda (Afrobrazil presents the music of Bahia):  Friday, April 17th, 8 PM,  Amazing Things Art Center (Firehouse), 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA 01702, $15. 

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, April 16th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5. 

 

Nina Torres, Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Sunday, April 12th, 9:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

 

Diane Read "Sonho Meu":  Thursday, April 9th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Alfredo Cardim Quartet "Bossa Nova":  Tuesday, April 7th, 7pm-11pm, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

  

Rich Greenblatt & Gilson Schachnik "Duocity:  vibes & piano":  Thursday, April 2nd, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Ariane Martins "MPB, samba, bossa, forró e mais":  Thursday, March 26th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, March 26th, 8-10PM, Vernissage, 1627 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445,  $15.

 

Alexandre Grooves "MPB":  Wednesday, March 25th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.   www.alexandregrooves.com.br

 

Earthsound "Jazz, Brazilian and Environmental Sound":  Friday, March 20th, 8PM, $10, Aremenian Library & Museum of America, 65 Main St., Watertown, MA.

 

Fernando Holz:  Thursday, March 19th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.     www.fernandoholz.com

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, March 12th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5. 

 

Jovino Santos Neto Quartet "Brazilian jazz - Alma do Nordeste":  Wednesday, March 11th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.     www.jovisan.net

 

Jair Oliveira "MPB":  Wednesday, March 11th, 7:30PM, Regatta Bar, Cambridge, MA 02138,  $25.

Brasilis "Brazilian Jazz":  Sunday, March 8th, 3:00pm, Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA,  free.

 

Ju Marciano, Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Sunday, March 8th, 9:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

 

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, March 5th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Diane Read & Luiz Silva "Sonho Meu":  Thursday, February 26th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Enclave "Latin & Brazilian jazz":  Thursday, February 26th, 9:30PM, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, free.

 

Alfredo Cardim, João Marcos & Marcos Santos "Carnival Samba":  Tuesday, February 24th, 7pm-2am, Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, free.

 

Karina Stone "Latin & Brazilian folk/jazz":  Thursday, February 19th, 9:30PM, Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, free.

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, February 19th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Samba Tremeterra "Samba":  Saturday, February 14th, 9PM, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, $10.

 

Jovino Santos Neto & the NEC Jazz Orchestra "Big band tribute to Hermeto Pascoal":  Friday, February 13th, 8PM, Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA 02115, free.

 

August Watters "New Old Directions for Mandolin":  Wednesday, February 11th, 7:30PM, David Friend Recital Hall, Berklee School of Music, 921 Boylston St.  Boston, MA 02115, free.

 

Choro Democrático Concert & Roda de Choro:  Sunday, February 8th, 5pm, Live/Whirled at the Perishable Theater, 95 Empire St. Providence, RI 02903,   $8.

 

Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil :  Sunday, February 8th, 9:30pm, Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144,   $10

 

Rich Greenblatt & Gilson Schachnik vibes & piano:  Thursday, February 5th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Marcos Santos & Bloco Afrobrazil Street Performance:  Sunday, January 31st, 1pm, Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, free.

Marcos Santos' BatukAxé CD Release Party:  Thursday, January 29th, 8pm, Cafe 939, 939 Boylston St, Boston MA, $10 general/$5 students.

 

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, January 29th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

 Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop w/ Mario Axe:  Saturday, January 24th 3:30-5:30PM & Sunday, January 25th, 1:30-3:30PM, Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139.

 

Evelyn Rosenthal "Caminhos Cruzados":  Thursday, January 22nd, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Choro Democrático "Roda de Choro":  Thursday, January 15th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

Choro Democrático:  Saturday, January 10th, 8PM, $15
Third Life Studio, 33 Union Square (Somerville Ave), Somerville, MA 02143

Choro Democrático:  Saturday, Novermber 15th, 8 PM, $15,  Amazing Things Art Center (Firehouse), 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA

 

Ariane Martins "MPB, samba, bossa, forró e mais":  Thursday, December 18th, 8-11PM, Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139,  $5.

 

Choro Democrático: (+La Timbistica):  Tuesday, November 4th,        8PM, $10, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massacusetts Ave., Boston, MA

 

Choro Democrático:  Thursday, October 30th, 8-11 PM, $5
La Luna Café, 403 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 

Earthsound:  Wednesday, October 22nd, 9PM, $10
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA