Rhythms of Brazil: An Evening with Alda Rezende & Roda de Samba

Brazilian/Kiwi singer Alda Rezende is based in Wellington, where she is a veteran of the music scene. Spicing intricate rhythms with Brazilian genres and the originality of her deep voice and delivery, Alda enchants anyone interested in carefully crafted music.The singer and songwriter has performed at many New Zealand, Australian and Brazilian jazz festivals, including Adelaide Cabaret festival, Wellington International Jazz Festival, Auckland Arts Festival and Christchurch Arts Festival.Throughout the years she has led projects such as: Live Brazil Festival, Latin Club and Tutakitaki (a collaboration of Brazilian and Maori musicians). Alda also collaborates regularly with different groups and musicians around the world and has released albums Samba Solto, Madrugada and Traveller. Alda has been a world music DJ on Wellington’s iconic Radio Active radio station for the past 15 years.

For this concert, Alda is joining Christchurch local musicians:

Matt Gardner - Guitar
Ricardo Stuani - Drums / Percussion
Greg Knowles - Trumpet
Marianne Bedin - Flute
Peter Fleming  - Bass

$20 - General Admission

After the concert we will host a Roda de Samba so all can join in and sing some samba classics led by Alda and the band!

Limited tickets available - Presale via Humanatix or cash only at the door