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Duo Violão Plus One
Roots Choro and Samba!
Duo Violao returns to the Bay Area with plus one, Ami Molinelli to perform new material that explore the intersections between choro and samba. Duo Violão plus 1 started with two guitarists, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber, and the desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities of playing two violões, or Brazilian guitars. During their first visit to the Bay Area in 2015, they met percussionist Ami Molinelli and the musical connection was immediate. Rogerio Souza 7-string guitar, Edinho Gerber 7-string guitar and Ami Molinelli-percussion.
$25 General Admission / $20 Student Admission
We are offering a limited number of tickets to attend this performance in person. Advance purchase is recommended. Some seats may be available at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. COVID-19 SAFETY: All ticket holders must show proof of full vaccination (including a booster, if eligible) and wear a mask while inside the piano store. duoviolaobrasil.com/duoviolaoplusone
Duo Violão plus 1 started with two guitarists, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber, and the desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities of playing two violões, or Brazilian guitars. During their first visit to the Bay Area in 2015, they met percussionist Ami Molinelli and the musical connection was immediate. The ensemble navigates 20th century Brazilian popular music, emphasizing Brazil’s first original musical genre, choro, while also showcasing original works and inventive arrangements. The group’s first album, A História de Choro, was released in 2019 and featured as one of the best musical albums of the Bay Area by the San Jose Mercury News.