A musical performance connecting Brazil and Arab countries was part of the opening of the Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum, held on Tuesday (25) in São Paulo by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). William Bordokan—Trio Layalina performed an original repertoire celebrating Arab and Brazilian folk music through samba, choro and baião. In addition
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The Embassy of Bahrain in Brazil and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber held an event in São Paulo on Thursday (26) as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Arab country and Brazil. The Bahrain Music Band performed with songs from the region.
São Paulo-based musician Sami Bordokan is one of the best-know names when it comes to Arab music in Brazil. Besides singing, playing different instruments and writing, Bordokan is now performing as an actor in the musical The Prophet.
Rajana Olba has been playing the instrument for over 20 years and learned how to craft it during the pandemic. He also produces cavaquinhos and violins.
Rhanna’s second single “Receios” is about a breakup. It’s sung in Brazilian Portuguese, and the arrangement features Arab instruments including the lute and the darbuka. The music video was filmed on Paulista Avenue and will be out November 20.
The Institute of Arab Brazilian Culture’s cultural event Majles will feature free attractions on September 12 and 13, including dance presentations, live streams addressing foodemotional memory and social media, and the Arab community in Brazil.
Syrian-Palestinian vocalist Oula Al-Saghir formed Nahawand, a band whose name harkens back to the scales used in traditional Arab music. The quartet will play a show at the Palestinian bar Al Janiah, in São Paulo, on April 1.
This Friday, Rhanna launches the song Anarruanda, having a darbuka as its percussion instrument. Single was produced by Arnaldo Saccomani and composed by musician Bozzo Barretti.
To celebrate the World Refugee Day, eastern music group Yaqin Ensemble will perform at the library on June 20, featuring Palestinian musician Yousef Saif.
O Giramundo will feature a conversation on the subject and performances by the Yaqin Ensemble and Palestinian musician Yousef Saif at venue Casa de Francisca this Thursday.
An event featuring music, dance and cuisine will take place on September 22 and 23 at Shopping D. Refugees will be selling food and other items from tents.
