Daniel Montes

Luis Mascaro

Travel back with us to Brazil from cabaret times. A gafieira evening where every Brazilian rhythm fits in. From choro to forró, from samba to frevo, from bolero with bossa taste to Brazilian waltz spiced with maxixe.

Come dance, listen, transport yourself to that Brazil that pours culture in abundance.

This is Cabaret Brasil. Come have fun with us!

Line-up: - Daniel Montes (7-string guitar) - Luis Mascaro (Violin) - Elisabeth Fadel (piano) - Waguinho Vasconcelos (drums)

Por Volte conosco ao Brasil dos tempos de cabaré. Onde cabe tudo que for brasileiro. Do choro ao forró, da gafieira ao frevo, do bolero com gosto de samba à valsa brasileira temperada com maxixe.

Venha dançar, ouvir, se transportar para o Brasil que derrama cultura em abundância. Cabaret Brasil é Daniel Montes (violão de 7 cordas), Luis Mascaro (violin), Elizabeth Fadel (piano) e Waguinho Vasconcelos (bateria).

Venha ser feliz conosco!

Shane Koppers

Teatro Munganga

Gafieira Social Club by Cabaret Brasil

Storytime with Renata Formoso

(Portuguese Speakers)

🕒 3PM – 5PM

This session will be held in Portuguese as a special exception.

"Nina Goes to Brazil" is a joyful celebration of Brazil's rich and diverse culture.  
Through the eyes of Nina and her grandmother Teresa, young readers are taken on a journey across ten cities in all five regions of Brazil.

Written by Renata Formoso, the story introduces children to uniquely Brazilian words and expressions — complete with a mini glossary to deepen their learning. The book also features a final section highlighting iconic places Nina visits, including Avenida Paulista, Corcovado, Marajó Island, Palácio da Alvorada, and Pelourinho.

Carolina Coroa's vibrant illustrations bring to life Brazil's landscapes and Nina's adventures, full of affection and discovery. A colorful map at the end of the book helps children follow Nina's journey city by city.


👩‍💼 About the Author

Renata Formoso is a Brazilian writer, communicator, and lifelong lover of the Portuguese language. Like Nina, she was once a dancer, and followed her dreams all the way to London — where she became the mother of Noah, her greatest inspiration to write.

Her first book, I Also Speak Portuguese, was published in 2020, introducing the character Nina to young readers.

Follow Renata on Instagram: @reformoso

Leitura do livro "Nina vai ao Brasil", Renata Formoso

Pato Banda

Pablo Sáez

A fresh proposal that fuses jazz with Caribbean and Latin American influences, led by the talented pianist Fito Morales, from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Rodolfo “Fito” Morales is a pianist based in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, who has been enchanting audiences with his unique blend of Latin American and jazz music since 2005. With an innate improvisational talent and a vast knowledge of jazz vocabulary, Fito has established himself as a prominent figure in the local music scene.
His musical style is heavily influenced by a myriad of genres from Latin America, which he blends seamlessly with his jazz roots. The sound palette draws inspiration from Romanticism and Expressionism, creating a contrast with the rhythmic diversity found in the Caribbean islands. This combination results in a musical experience that is both harmonious and dynamic.

Fito’s talent as a pianist and composer has earned him recognition from both local and international audiences. He has been invited to perform in festivals such as the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival and Festival Chile Jazz por la paz, where he has shared the stage with renowned musicians from all over the world.

The newly formed trio consisted of the talented Pato Banda, hailing from classical music playing the upright bass, as well as the exceptional Chilean drummer Pablo Sáez.

Fito Morales Trio – Dominican Impressions of Jazz

Horizonte, by Fito Morales Trio

Taïs Reganelli

Djâmen

Taïs Reganelli has never belonged to just one place in the world. Born and raised in Switzerland, she moved to Brazil and then to Italy, and now lives in Portugal.
A singer-songwriter with a velvety voice, she has authored four albums and launched three singles.
She has received many prizes in festivals and was nominated twice for “Revelation Singer” and “Best Album” in the “Brazilian Music Awards”. She has toured all over Brazil, Latin America, Central America, and some European countries.

Taïs Reganelli is Brazilian, born and raised in Switzerland until she was 9 years old. In 1999, she lived in Italy for almost two years and has been living in Portugal since the end of 2017.

Singer-songwriter, praised by Caetano Veloso and Jô Soares during his talk show, Taïs has a consistent authorial work, with four albums recorded. She also released two singles and videoclips in 2019. As a special guest, she sang on dozens of albums.
During her career, she won numerous awards in music festivals and was nominated twice for "Singer Revelation" and "Best Album" at the Brazilian Music Awards.

She opened concerts for Toninho Horta, Toquinho, Ivan Lins, Guilherme Arantes, Leila Pinheiro, and Maria Gadú. She also participated in several projects and music festivals.
In addition to her career as a singer and songwriter, Taïs shows versatility in theater and cinema. She recorded soundtracks for plays and short films and toured a good portion of Brazil, as well as Latin America, Central America, and Europe.

In 2019, Taïs took part in the course How to Write Songs by Adriana Calcanhotto at Coimbra University. Then, she joined the postgraduate course The Art of Writing at Lisbon University. Recently, she completed a workshop on composition by Luísa Sobral.

In 2020, she launched Como Um Último Beijo (Like a Last Kiss), which has more than 280k listeners, and in 2021, she presented Medo (Fear), featuring Pedro Luís.
In August of 2023, she's invited to represent Brazil at the G20 convention, in Varanasi, India, among other interpreters from 29 countries.
In October of 2023, she was invited to sing at the Angojazz Festival, in Luanda, Angola.

Impressions:

"Grande artífice das rimas"
Adriana Calcanhotto

 "Taïs é afinadíssima"
Caetano Veloso

 "Gostei muito do disco, arranjos lindos"
João Carlos Martins, maestro  
  
"Lindo, lindo, lindo"
Jô Soares

Pulmão Aberto EP Launch, by Taïs Reganelli

Carol Ruiz

Carol Ruiz en Pepijn van Vilsteren, piano

Voor de kleintjes, iets minder kleintjes, en iedereen die jong van hart is! Beleef de magische wereld van C. Saint-Saëns' Carnaval der Dieren, een sprankelende voorstelling met muziek, gespeeld door het pianoduo Carol Ruiz en Pepijn van Vilsteren.

De pianisten, Claudia en Carlos, nemen je mee op een vrolijke muzikale reis waarin kinderen actief worden betrokken. Een fantastische manier om op een speelse en ontspannen manier kennis te maken met klassieke muziek!

Dit stuk, geschreven 134 jaar geleden door de Franse componist Saint-Saëns, was oorspronkelijk bedoeld voor zijn vrienden en hemzelf, gewoon omdat hij dat leuk vond!  
Elk deel van het muziekstuk verbeeldt een dier.  
Tijdens dit concert spelen Carol Ruiz en Pepijn van Vilsteren de prachtige versie voor vier handen op één piano.

Samen met de Munganga Team zorgen zij voor een onvergetelijke middag vol plezier en muziek!

For little ones, slightly less little ones, and anyone young at heart! Experience the magical world of C. Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, a sparkling performance with music played by piano duo Carol Ruiz and Pepijn van Vilsteren.

The pianists, Claudia and Carlos, take you on a joyful musical journey in which children are actively involved. A fantastic way to be introduced to classical music in a playful and relaxed way!

This piece, written 134 years ago by French composer Saint-Saëns, was originally intended for his friends and himself, just because he liked it!  
Each part of the musical piece depicts an animal.  
At this concert, Carol Ruiz and Pepijn van Vilsteren will play the beautiful version for four hands on one piano.

Together with the Munganga Team, they will ensure an unforgettable afternoon of fun and music!

Delen/Parts:

1.Introductie. Koninklijke mars van de Leeuw

2.  Kippen en Hannen
    
3.  Aquarium - vissen
    
5.Olifant

6.Koekoek

7.Paarden

8.Schildpadden

9.Kangoeroe

10.Finale. alle dieren maken feest!

Carnaval van der Dieren – Familieconcert

Patricio Wang

Winanda van Vliet

Maak kennis met Patricio Wang, Winanda van Vliet en Renato Freyggang, die vanaf de jaren zeventig samen optrekken in de in Den Haag opgerichte groep Amankay. Bijna vijtig jaar muzikale samenwerking, van optredens op solidariteitsmanifestaties toen, via een recente tournee in Chili, tot een in em concert nu.

Luister ademloos naar hoe hij, Patricio, in de jaren zeventig Chili moest ontvluchten, omdat hem het componeren en spelen van zijn muziek door het generaalsbewind onmogelijk werd gemaakt. Hoe zijn vlucht naar Nederland zal leiden tot een versmelten van de muziek van twee continenten. Hoe zijn leven verrijkt is door de muziek, door de studie bij Louis  
Andriessen, maar ook door de talloze ontmoetingen met inspirerende muzikanten.  
In Nederland, maar ook ver daarbuiten.

Hoor van haar, Winanda, hoe zij met muziek werd grootgebracht, koos voor de folksong en tijdens haar muziekstudie de Latijns-Amerikaanse muziek ontdekte, ook die van Patricio.  
Muziek die zij tot op de dag van vandaag met passie en perfectie is blijven vertolken.

Leef mee met Renato, als hij vertelt over hoe hij zijn eerste stappen op het muzikale pad  
zette, en met Patricio vol overtuiging ging samenwerken in de groep Barroco Andino. Hij heeft met zijn virtuose spel vele jonge mensen in Chili geïnspireerd. Ook Renato vertrok uit Chili en wist zich welkom in Nederland.

Geniet van een virtuoos en afwisselend programma waarin deze rasmuzikanten hun levensloop illustreren en omlijsten met muziek die ze zoal in de loop der jaren hebben uitgevoerd. Muziek die een grote rol heeft gespeeld in hun levens en ook invloed hee gehad op vele anderen in de tijd van de grote sociale en muzikale omwentelingen van de jaren zeventig.

Dit alles in een veelkleurig mozaïek. Van volksmuziek uit Latijns-Amerika, Violeta Parra, Víctor Jara, Chileense en Zuid-Amerikaanse strijdliederen tot Beatles en Simon & Garfunkel, eigen composities en zelfs een paar noten Louis Andriessen.

Winanda van Vliet: zang, gitaar en percussie  
Patricio Wang: gitaar, charango, panfluit, percussie en zang  
Renato Freyggang : quena, panfluit, percussie en zang

Na afloop van dit programma zal de in september 2023 verschenen twee-talige (Nederlands en Spaans) publicatie ‘Muziek in Ballingschap / Musica en Exilio’ van Patricio Wang te koop zijn. Hierin wordt zijn muzikale levensverhaal - 50 jaar na de staatsgreep in Chili - nog eens in vogelvlucht beschreven en omlijst met vele illustraties.

“TU CASA ES MI CASA” Huisconcert van Trio Wang, Winanda & Freyggang

BR3 is an Amsterdam-based Brazilian music ensemble that brings the vibrant and diverse sounds of Brazil to the heart of Europe. With a repertoire spanning all genres from around the country, BR3 invites audiences to experience the soulful rhythms and melodies that define Brazilian music.

In this performance, specially designed for Teatro Munganga, BR3 will dedicate a set to the great composers of MPB, featuring their unique interpretations of works by João Bosco, Chico Buarque, Dorival Caymmi, Tom Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, and Caetano Veloso.

BR3 consists of: Luis Mascaro (violin), Daniel Montes (7-string guitar), and Waguinho Vasconcelos (drums).

Tribute to the Great Composers of MPB, by BR3

Duo Atlântico

Isa-Bel

Zangeres Isa-Bel vertegenwoordigt een muzikale samensmelting van akoestische samba en invloeden die haar Kaapverdische achtergrond en Portugese ziel weerspiegelen.

Traditionele Braziliaanse muziek draagt van nature de vermenging van culturen in zich mee. En dat hoor je terug in de muziek van Isa-Bel. Met haar warme diepe stem, haar frasering en intonatie, brengt ze een eigenzinnige interpretatie van Braziliaanse muziek en aanverwante stijlen.

Tijdens dit concert presenteert ze haar nieuwe album “Receita”.

Dit album is opgenomen met de luxueuze begeleiding van Duo Atlântico, gevormd door de geweldige muzikanten uit Rio, Rogério Bicudo (gitaar) en Daniel Montes (zevensnarige gitaar). De perfecte harmonie tussen twee gitaren en een stem creëert een magische synergie.

Op het album staan werken van gerenommeerde Braziliaanse componisten en tekstdichters als Noel Rosa, Baden Powell, Guinga, Aldir Blanc, Paulo César Pinheiro, Wilson Moreira.

Het nummer “Receita” van Rubem Confete en Délcio Carvalho geeft het album zijn naam en is voor het eerst op plaat uitgebracht, Isa-Bel voelt zich vereerd om de eerste te zijn die het mocht opneemt.

 “Lemba Dilê”, van Rogério Bicudo en Renato Fialho, is eveneens een première. Dit nummer bevat woorden in het Yoruba-taal, wat een element van mysterie toevoegt en een verbinding legt met Afrikaanse culturele tradities.

Het nummer “M Kre Sosseg” is oorspronkelijk een traditioneel Braziliaans instrumentaal Chorinho van K-Ximbinho. Rogério Bicudo heeft hier special voor Isa-Bel lyrics voor geschreven, die vervolgens werden vertaald naar het Kaapverdische Creools.

Op het album staat ook een van de mooiste liederen uit het Portuguese Songbook “No Teu Poema” van José Luis Tinoco.

Isa-Bel & Duo Atlântico nodigen jullie uit voor een onvergetelijke avond, met het beste van Braziliaanse vocale en instrumentale muziek.

https://isa-bel.hearnow.com/receita

Isa-Bel & Duo Atlântico presenteren album RECEITA

Mind Priority plays brazilian jazz fusion in the original way of J. Alvaro’s compositions and arrangements.

This creative bass player started his carreer as a guitarist in 1966 in Brazil with his first rock-jazz band. Then he worked as a bass player with famous musicians and singers such as Ivan Lins, Elis Regina, Hermeto Paschoal, Vanusa, Claudia, Eduardo Araújo et Altamiro Carilho alll over the amercian continent ( Brazil, USA, Cuba ).

When J. Alvaro came to Europe in 1990, after a few years palying in various bands and orchestras in France, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, Skandinavia and Belgium, he decided to build a band upon his own music.

He invited european musicians such as Philippe Leblanc, Thierry Goodman, Gino La Tucca, Michael Blaes, Vincent Penasse and Alain De Vis to combine brazilian styles with european influences.

His experience in various styles of modern music, which also grew by being a highly requested studio musician, gives a special variety to his compositions.

The basic band around J.Alvaro consists of a drummer, a singer/keyboard player, a guitarist or pianist, a flute/saxophone player and a percussionist.

 Pamela Schmid started to study classic piano at the age of 4 years and took successfully part in many youth competitions in Germany, her country of origin.

At the age of 18 she began to explore modern music and jazz and she came to Belgium where she met J.Alvaro when singing in various Jazz Clubs in Brussels.

Charmed by brazilian jazz she found her way to Mind Priority in 2004 and by joining the band she developped her instrumental way of singing which is colouring the band’s sound together with keyboard effects and wooden flute.

Pierre Gillet, and excellent belgian flute player, coming from calssic music studies grew by playing in symphonic and jazz orchestras as well as in traditional folk groups.

J.Alvaro met Pierre in several bands of popular barzilian music and, impressed by his feeling for brazilian jazz, invited him to join his high musical qualitiy to Mind Priority in 2006.

Sat 27 Sep 2025 - 20:00 - Brazilian jazz fusion by Mind Priority

Elizabeth Fadel

Floor Polder

Bernardo Aguiar

Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1984, Bernardo became interested at a young age in playing Pandeiro, at seventeen he joined the group Pife Muderno, led by Carlos Malta. In 2009 with Gabriel Policarpo he founded the Pandeiro Repique Duo(PRD), a percussion duo that offers a universe of rhythm drawn from many regional musical influences all around the world.
Bernardo Aguiar is featured as a special guest of the band Snarky Puppy in their DVD “Family Dinner- Volume Two” in which he plays alongside Chris Turner, Susana Baca, and Salif Keita.
Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and Forbidden City Concert Hall are some of the places where he was presented his art. He has collaborated with many notable Brazilian and international musicians including Guinga, Marcos Suzano, O Rappa, Jaques Morelenbaum, Yamandú Costa, Hamilton de Holanda, Aline Paes, Roberta Sá, and Jacob Collier, among others. And last but not least he made an online method about the modern Pandeiro.

Tonight he will be accompanied by the great Elizabeth Fadel on piano and Floor Polder on Flutes.

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Bernardo Aguiar invites Floor Polder & Elizabeth Fadel

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Teatro Munganga is the theater hall of Munganga: a multidisciplinary forum for artists and art lovers. This monumental building – the former horse tram depot on the Schinkelhavenstraat – is located a few meters from the entrance to the Vondelpark, on the Amstelveenseweg.

With a capacity for 60 people it’s a cozy space for all sorts of activities: concerts, theatre performances, parties, lectures and much more. Do you want to know more?