born to bossa
Our top class musicians have joined forces to offer a sophisticated set of music. Performing English classics, originals and authentic sounding Brazilian Bossa Nova. All artists in our current line-up are Samba percussionists, and a section of our show will showcase the infectious, uplifting Rhythms of Rio carnaval. Book us now to guarantee a memorable show for your event!
CURRENT Line up
DAVE HOLMES
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Performing in Poço das Artes, Recife, Brazil, 2018.
Performing on the Andrea Amorim Tour, Portugal, 2016, Guitar and Vocals.
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British Guitarist and vocalist Dave Holmes is a versatile musician who has performed all around Europe and Brazil with his eclectic set of authentic sounding Bossa Nova, English/American covers and originals, effortlessly traversing styles with Brazilian nuances and feel. He also also a Percussionist with plenty of experience performing within the UK Samba scene at fetes, festivals and corporate events.
Marcos Rios Santos (Feijão)
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Performing with Monobloco, Rock in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Performing with Quarteto Morelenbaum
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The son of a member of one of Brazil's most well known groups, MPB-4, Brazilian artist Marcos 'Feijão', is a master drummer. He has been a major player of some of Brazil's best bands over the years, from Monobloco, to PLAYBob and Du Rio.
As a session drummer he has played for many well known artists in Brazil from MPB-4, Lisa Ono to Paula Morelembaum and is present on many of the best recordings you can find in Brazil, such as 'Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook, Vol. 3' and 'MPB: 40 Anos ao Vivo'.
For a limited run of shows, during September 2019, Feijão will be performing in the UK with us. Don't miss the chance to see this talented drummer behind the kit!
As a session drummer he has played for many well known artists in Brazil from MPB-4, Lisa Ono to Paula Morelembaum and is present on many of the best recordings you can find in Brazil, such as 'Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook, Vol. 3' and 'MPB: 40 Anos ao Vivo'.
For a limited run of shows, during September 2019, Feijão will be performing in the UK with us. Don't miss the chance to see this talented drummer behind the kit!
JP Courtney
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Performing with and Directing Carnaval Transatlântico live at Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Performing with and Directing Toque Tambor with guest vocalist Fabio Allman at Rhythms of The World Festival, Hitchin, UK, 2015
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JP Courtney is a world class Irish percussionist. A master of Latin percussion, he specialises in Brazilian Samba and is a driving force in the UK and European scene. Over the last couple of decades he has performed and directed at countless major festivals and events and has taught thousands of students to play the authentic Brazilian way.
the born to bossa project
Born To Bossa, can be expanded according to your budget, adding drummers, percussion, bass and other instrumentalists and singers.
Born To Bossa started as two Demo Albums released to promote the repertoire of UK based Brazilian Bossa Nova artist Dave Holmes. It has now progressed to a full show concept, utilising the skills of a pool of talented instrumentalists, from Rio to UK.
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