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The Brazilian Guitar of Mario Bakuna A poetic celebration of Brazils musical heritage through guitar, voice, and rhythm from bossa nova to samba jazz. Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals In this intimate solo concert for acoustic guitar and voice, Mario Bakuna invites the audience into the heart of the Brazilian guitar tradition a language shaped by rhythm, subtlety, and deep emotional resonance. Drawing inspiration from masters such as João Gilberto and Baden Powell, Bakuna explores the unique role of the guitar in Brazilian music: at once harmonic, rhythmic, and profoundly expressive. João Gilbertos plucked-chord bossa nova style, with its delicate syncopation and understated elegance, meets Baden Powells virtuosic fusion of samba, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and jazz sophistication, creating a rich tapestry of influences that have shaped Bakunas musical identity. Blending original compositions with fresh, personal arrangements of gems from bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, and samba jazz, The Brazilian Guitar of Mario Bakuna explores the balance between tradition and innovation. With expressive vocals and his signature acoustic guitar, Bakuna reimagines classic repertoire and presents new works infused with warmth, refined swing, nuanced phrasing, an unmistakable sense of groove, and a modern sensibility. Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist, bringing over 25 years of musical artistry to audiences worldwide, currently based in London, UK. Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nova, Mario captures the spirit of Brazilian swing, blending it with refined jazz colours in both his original compositions and fresh arrangements of works by iconic artists such as Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato. Since moving to Europe to deepen his artistic research and expand his horizons, Mario has become a prominent figure in the UKs Brazilian jazz scene a key reference for the fusion of Brazilian music and contemporary jazz. His captivating performances have taken him far beyond London, with tours across more than 20 European countries, as well as Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kaliningrad, and Taiwan. Over the years, he has built a distinctive international career, enchanting audiences in both intimate jazz clubs and on grand festival stages around the world. From performing for 3,000 people in Azerbaijan and 7,000 in Kaliningrad to achieving a record audience of 150,000 people at the Taichung Jazz Festival in Taiwan, Mario has reached milestones that reflect the universal appeal and emotional depth of his performances. Driven by a passion for musical exploration, Mario has collaborated with artists including Jean Toussaint, Alain Jean-Marie, Liam Noble, Edmundo Carneiro, Guinga, Cacau Queiroz, Ricardo dos Santos, Daniel Jobim, Nelson Ayres, Robertinho Silva, and Filó Machado. His acclaimed albums Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia and Brazilian Landscapes showcase his ability to fuse traditional roots with a contemporary musical sensibility. With sold-out concerts, glowing reviews, and growing international recognition, Mario Bakuna continues to celebrate and expand the language of Brazilian jazz bringing its rhythm, warmth, and sophistication to audiences around the globe. Mario Bakuna, a sparkling guitarist, plays with palpable feeling - his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth. (Songlines Magazine) Mario Bakuna, a man who exudes music. () vocals doesnt begin to do him justice: his expressive range and the precision with which he was able to deploy it was truly the bands fifth instrument. () And he did this while playing guitar with precision and finesse. () his solos were a further source of amazement, his technique somewhere between finger-picking style and classical. His solo introduction to a Baden Powell number made a hash of any attempt at a definition. (The Whitman Review, Wakefield Jazz)

Born to a Puerto Rican/Native American mother and a Filipino father, Nahko was adopted and raised in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. Beginning his musical journey at 6 years old, Nahko began traveling widely in his teens, wrestling with identity, purpose, and perception. Busking on streets, selling CDs out of his guitar case, he earned a cult following. Backed by his band, Medicine For The People, Nahko’s 2013 commercial breakout album 'Dark As Night' landed in the Billboard Heatseekers Chart top 10. Medicine For The People played major festivals including Outside Lands, Electric Forest, Wanderlust, and Bumbershoot, and sold-out Colorado’s 10,000-capacity Red Rocks Amphitheatre as headliners. In 2020, Nahko walked away from the corporate music industry, vanishing into rural Oregon to work intensely on himself and his relationship with the world. He returns with a record rich in the core qualities that have defined his career and delighted fans for over a decade – socially-conscious, super-positive folk and rock flecked with soulful alt-R&B, reggae, and gospel – now embroidered with a nuanced defiance of “cancel culture”, wide-eyed re-appreciation of himself, and a trademark stylistic eclecticism expanded into hip-hop, pop, trap, and more. On seventh album, 'Trenches', Nahko Bear channels three years of soul-searching personal revolution into sound. The record reflects more than a thousand days of open-hearted self-excavation, avid learning/unlearning, and radical internal re-calibration.

Indulge in the extravagant world of seductive performances, exquisite artistry, and vibrant entertainment at The Chocolate Men Live & Uncensored . We invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of cabaret and burlesque, where every act is a celebration of sensuality, creativity, and uninhibited expression.

Multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comic with a new show about something he doesn’t want to reveal. WARNING: CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGE... Ewwww! Star of 3 Amazon Prime Specials, BBC Radio 5 Live and million downloaded podcast 'Daily Notes'.

DUO Brunch is your go-to destination for unforgettable brunch vibes in London. Tuck into bottomless waffles or pancakes while enjoying 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco or cocktails, all set to a high-energy soundtrack of Pop, R&B, and party anthems. Whether you're brunching with friends, celebrating a birthday, or planning the perfect day out with your partner, DUO Brunch delivers the ultimate feel-good atmosphere. Expect live hosting, live karaoke, themed events, and optional party-only tickets for those who just want to dance and celebrate. Get your tickets now!

Susan de Muth will lead a close reading and discussion of Cancelled Confessions, the English translation of Claude Cahuns Aveux non avenus. The session will explore the structure, voice, and conceptual strategies of the text, considering how Cahuns writing negotiates identity, desire, politics, and resistance. The workshop will focus on questions of translation, form, and interpretation, examining how Cahuns experimental writing operates across image, prose, and philosophical reflection. Participants will be invited to read closely and reflect on the texts continuing relevance. Suggestions and questions from participants are encouraged. Discounted copies of the 2024 edition will be available for sale at the event, or in advance here; extracts selected for the event will be printed out for participants Book now About Susan de Muth Susan de Muth is a translator, editor, and writer. She is the translator of Cancelled Confessions by Claude Cahun and many other Dada and Surrealist texts. Her work has been central to recent re-evaluations of Cahuns writing in the English-speaking world.