World’s eyes in Rio. Rio’s ears in Perth.

Posted on March 11, 2014March 14, 2014 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Rio de Janeiro! Carnival has just finished in the Capital of Samba and while the city gets ready to host the next Soccer World Cup 2014 and Olympics Games 2016, one of its greatest newspapers Jornal O DIA dedicated a half page article to Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias – Bossa Nova Baby next album in the International Women’s Day. Rio de Janeiro, the city of Antonio Carlos Jobim and most of Bossa Nova’s icons. Rio, always embracing music and culture. ( Google’s translation of the article / Online article )

-Second article published this week in Brazil about the Bossa Nova Baby Recording Project : Magazine – REVISTA EPOCA – Editora Globo by Bruno Astuto with Acyr Mera Junior, Dani Barbi :.www.pozible.com/julianaareias Google’s translation of the article / Online article

A Big clap and special thanks to journalists Ricardo Schott , Bruno Astuto, Acyr Mera Junior, Dani Barbi, Karla Rondon Prado, Claudia Jardim Rondon and Rodrigo Vasconcellos.

Honored to present METAX – Official Corporate Sponsor of the Bossa Nova Baby Recording Project

Posted on March 5, 2014March 18, 2014 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Welcome on board METAX ( www.metax.com.br )! Thank you for supporting culture and the arts worldwide. Thanks to all 88 supporters so far! Any little bit helps, please be the next: http://www.pozible.com/julianaareias

Over 7000 funded thanks to 70 Bossa Nova Babies!

Posted on February 22, 2014March 11, 2014 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

More information here , or in Portuguese ( em portugues)

Over 30% funded – Crowd-funding campaign to produce the Bossa Nova Baby – 1st Original Album

Posted on February 18, 2014March 11, 2014 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Support and win prizes now: http://www.pozible.com/julianaareias

Baby steps: NEW original album!

Posted on February 7, 2014February 11, 2014 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

It’s on! The crowd-sourcing campaign to raise funds for the production of Juliana Areias’ first original album, “BOSSA NOVA BABY”.

By contributing you can pre-purchase the album and be rewarded with fabulous prizes. PLAY NOW

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Birthday Show – “Mare Cheia”: On the rise – 7 Feb 2014

Posted on January 14, 2014January 14, 2014 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

BOOK NOW – Juliana Areias – “Mare Cheia”:On the rise

@ The Ellington Jazz Club – Friday 7 Feb 2014 – 7pm

Juliana Areias – “Mare cheia”: on the rise

Juliana Areias, the Bossa Nova Baby is back to the Ellington Jazz Club celebrating “another trip around the sun”. This time, the full tide (“Mare Cheia”) of our new year brings to you the waves of top bossa nova classics and Juliana Areias’ original music created in collaboration with dear friends and talents from the four corners of the globe.

“Mare cheia”: on the rise concert is a unique opportunity to embark on a special celebration of Juliana’s musical journey listening with exclusivity to some of the original songs, including “Mare cheia”, that will feature on Juliana’s first album currently under production.

Performed for the very first time at the Ellington Jazz Club by Graham Wood (piano), Marcio Mendes (guitar / percussion), Paul Millard (sax/flute), Pete Jeavons (bass) and Chris Tarr (drums); this milestone performance melds music notes and life adventures that carry flavours and influences from Juliana’s favourite composers such as Villa-Lobos, Tom Jobim, Djavan, Baden Powell, Joao Bosco and Lenine.

More information at The Ellington Jazz Club website

Women in Jazz – As it was meant to be heard

Posted on December 17, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Article published by RTR FM , Around town , 17 December 2013 :

LANEWAY SESSIONS: SAFFRON SHARP/JULIANA AREIAS QUARTET, FEAT. DJUNA LEE AND JEREMY THOMSON

TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER

TIME: From 7.30 pm

Uniting music from around Australia and the world Juliana Areias and Saffron Sharp unite for the first time to create a wonderful set of sexy Brazilian and swing tunes.

With a deep sense of groove, engaging charisma and passionate stage presence, Juliana Areias is the quintessential authentic Brazilian singer. A soulful singer, Saffron Sharp has gained a reputation as one of Perth’s best up and coming jazz vocalists. When these two singers unite the sparks will fly!

Come for an entertaining evening that will highlight the beauty of collaboration between two very sultry singers. December sees the PJS ‘Ladies of Jazz’ tradition extended across the month this year, featuring some of the greatest women in jazz in West Australia. From the experienced, to the new kids on the block, this month will celebrate women’s contribution to jazz in WA.

Presented by Perth Jazz Society

From 7.30pm at The Laneway Lounge

Tickets $10 Members / $15 General

Kiosk Floreat Beach – 5th Summer Season – From 31/10

Posted on October 29, 2013October 30, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Summer time! Brazilian songstress Juliana Areias is back at the Kiosk – Floreat Beach , for a new and sensational Sunset-Song-Summer Season of “Brazilian Music & The Beach – The Perfect Combination”, launching the season accompanied by Gus Pontenza , Brazilian talented guitarist and singer recently arrived in Australia. Together, they will perform a fine mix of traditional bossa and samba favorites with contemporary rock, pop and soul influences.

Free entry, bookings : ph:92850048

NOCTURNUS – A Brazilian Halloween Party

Posted on October 2, 2013November 11, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

SATURDAY 26th OCT 2013 – 8.30pm @ KULCHA – BOOK NOW

Band Costumes proudly sponsored by Memory Lane – Period Clothing & Theatrical Costumes . Hire now

Inspired Brazilian singer Juliana Areias celebrates the mysteries of the night the Brazilian way, exploring for the first time the collective imagination of her own culture and its “darker elements”. From traditional Gothic lullabies, seductive vamp ballads, African slave chants, blues and rock magic portions, to evolving energetic samba spells, here is a night to have fun between fantasy and reality. Halloween dress is encouraged at this festival of fantastic creatures, tales, myths and songs!

Along with Juliana Areias, the fantastic “Black Cats” multi-instrumentalists and singers Marcio Mendes , Gus Potenza, Ashley de Neef and special guest Arunachala Satgunasingam.

MEMBERS: $15, PRESALE: $20, DOOR: $25 – BOOK NOW

KULCHA – Upstairs 13 outh Terrace Fremantle –

Band Costumes proudly sponsored by Memory Lane – Period Clothing & Theatrical Costumes . Hire now

Photos by Dani Mendes Photography – See more photos here.

Very Special thanks to Geoffrey Drake-Brockman Artist , Aline Potenza, and Kulcha Arts team.

“Sweet Vampire”, this concert is dedicated to you.

MEMORY LANE – 768 Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley 6050 West Australia
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues – Parking at door on Beaufort street
Large carpark at rear of building
Tel (08) 9370-2262 Fax: (08) 9370-2208
Email: info@memorylaneclothing.com

Sao Paulo and now, Sydney here we go again !

Posted on September 12, 2013October 2, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

After the São Paulo premiere of Samba Resolution, documentary that features Juliana Areias, Marcio Mendes & the Perth Samba Social Club, for the third consecutive year Juliana Areias heads to Sydney to perform at the Ritmo Brazilian Day, this Sunday, 15/9, from 2:30pm.

It has been quite an exciting couple of months for Juliana Areias with many interesting performances. One of them, at the Perth International Jazz Festival, was captured by the lenses of the Perth-based film director Antony Webb, winner of the past “Young Filmmaker of the Year”.

The premiere of Samba Resolution was organised by its producer, Claudia Rondon, and happened on the 10th of September in São Paulo at Cinematilha, Matilha Cultural – a renowed space that supports culture. Journalists, Austrade – Consulate of Australia in São Paulo as well as sponsors from Socana Cachaça and Yes Australia were present at the event.

Check out Juliana Areias interview and one of her performances at the Perth International Jazz Festival and get ready to enjoy her concert in Sydney inspired by the State of Minas Gerais with tunes by João Bosco, Beto Guedes, Milton Nascimento and others.