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Bossa Nova Night with Mario Bakuna - Live at L’AMI JAC
Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals
Join us for an enchanting music night with The Sounds of Bossa Nova, a captivating concert led by internationally acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and singer Mario Bakuna.
Immerse yourself in the elegance and soul of Brazil’s most iconic musical style as Bakuna guides the audience through smooth, swinging rhythms, lush harmonies, and irresistible melodies. With expressive vocals and his signature acoustic guitar, he brings fresh energy to timeless Bossa Nova classics with warmth, sophistication, and a modern sensibility.
Enjoy a night of pure musical delight filled with charm, groove, and the unmistakable Brazilian flair that captured hearts around the world!
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 UK’s 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.
Join us for an enchanting music night with The Sounds of Bossa Nova, a captivating concert led by internationally acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and singer Mario Bakuna.
Immerse yourself in the elegance and soul of Brazil’s most iconic musical style as Bakuna guides the audience through smooth, swinging rhythms, lush harmonies, and irresistible melodies. With expressive vocals and his signature acoustic guitar, he brings fresh energy to timeless Bossa Nova classics with warmth, sophistication, and a modern sensibility.
Enjoy a night of pure musical delight filled with charm, groove, and the unmistakable Brazilian flair that captured hearts around the world!
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 UK’s 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.
Thursday 10 September
94 Shepherds Bush Rd London W6 7PD
8pm; £25
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