Juliana Areias – The Bossa Nova Baby
Award-winning Brazilian singer-songwriter Juliana Areias invites you to party Brazilian-style, and experience the magical cultural diversity that gives Brazilian Music its constant abundance of creativity and excitement. Her colourful harmony concert embraces some of Brazil’s most evocative rhythms and Latin Jazz fusions – bossa nova, samba, carnaval, forro, maracatu, afro-samba, samba-reggae, pop, rock, funk fusion. Dubbed the Bossa Nova Baby she has performed at major stages in Europe, USA, Japan, Latin America and Australia including the Sydney Opera House and the Montreux Jazz Festival.Touring and Recording Artist – Original, Classic and Contemporary Brazilian Music – A fresh dialogue between Bossa Nova, Jazz, Samba, Funk, Pop, Choro, Tango and other styles. Perth Band for hire. International Brazilian Jazz Artist. Brzilian Music in Australia. Perth Jazz singer. Perth Latin Jazz singer. Bossa Nova singer. Brazilian Jazz singer. Bossa Fusion. Perth Latin Band. Perth Jazz Band. Perth Latin Jazz band. International Act. Private and Corporative events. Perth Band for New Year's eve Party, NYE Party, Music in the Park. Festivals, aged Care Centres, World Music Multicultural Culturally Diverse World Jazz Very Best of Brazil. Bringing Cultures together. Connection Dots, Cross Cultural Australia Multicultural Mixing cultures MPB Musica Brasileira na Australia Brazilian Night Perth Brazilian Night Australia Pop Chic, Experience gift Sophisticate Passion Music MAP Multicultural Australia Harmony Day Special performances in hospitals,aged care centers Harmony Day, NYE parties and celebrations, Carnival, samba dancers, forro dance, Latin Dance, Salsa, Afro Cuban Jazz Available worldwide for: Festivals Tours Public concerts Recording Publishing Sponsorship Workshops Interviews Exclusive experience gift Cultural, public, social, private or corporative events
This is Brazil – Brasil Brasileiro – bursting with music, dance, art, and joy. Proud of its roots, its vibrant mix of cultures and colours, and fully capable of defending its democracy, sovereignty, and citizens’ rights with beauty and creativity!
Thank you to everyone who joined in and celebrated these peaceful demonstrations across Brazil’s 27 capital cities – and beyond.
My heart glows with love and respect for each and every one of you!
“Brasilia sky, architect’s lines, I like it/her so much in this way”. (Djavan/Caetano Veloso)
“Her” today is the Justice symbolised not only by the statue but by the Brazilian Supreme Court’s minister Carmen Lucia who’s female vote defined the condemnation of ex president Bolsonaro and his criminal allies who tried to do a coup d’état in Brazil, not respecting the results of last election. It was 4 x 1 votes for condemnation: Carmen along with Alexandre de Moraes, Flavio Dino and Cristiano Zanin votes in favour of the condemnation. Only Luiz Fux against it.
Finally!!! 🥂🍾 👏👏
Long live to Minister Carmen Lucia with her lucidity, Lux, while Luiz tried to -“F”ux the trial.
Still, once again, showing that democracy is built through dialogue, which allows for disagreements.
Fux’s authoritarian attitude, saying I’m the only one speaking and no one can contribute, clearly shows the kind of person him and Bolsonaro are – for whom only their own “freedom” and “truth” matter. His stance of absorbing the mandate and condemning his aides is also quite revealing, especially his decision regarding Mauro Cid, a vengeful and punitive attitude for having spoken out, collaborating with the justice system by making a plea bargain, to lessen his own sentence. The lordly mentality, with contempt for servants seen as disposable and despicable when they are no longer useful to the lord, is also emblematic of Fux’s vote—just like Bolsonaro’s conduct throughout his public life.
A democracy that does allow for a plurality of thought, a true trial where Fux also fulfilled his part, representing precisely the approximately 20% of the Brazilian population that insists on defending Bolsonaro fanatically and blindly, at any cost.
Mourning a loss is permitted. Planning a coup is not. Justice has been served! And the majority of Brazil celebrates and gives thanks! 👏👏🥂🍾
The Brazil represented by Carmen Lucia. This is the Brazil that I love and that I feel connected to.
Thank you. 💞 (IN PORTUGUSE below)
📸: Pedro França/Agência Senado / Art: Alfredo Ceschiatti
IN PORTUGUSE – 🇧🇷
“Céu de Brasília traço do arquiteto gosto tanto dela assim.” (Djavan / Caetano Veloso).
“Ela” hoje é a Justiça simbolizada não apenas pela estátua mas também pela ministra Cármen Lúcia, do Supremo Tribunal Federal, cujo voto feminine definiu a condenação do ex president Bolsonaro e seus aliados criminosos que tentaram dar um golpe de Estado no Brasil, desrespeitando o resultado da última eleição. Foram 4 votos a 1 a favor da condenação: Cármen, juntamente com Alexandre de Moraes, Flávio Dino e Cristiano Zanin, votaram a favor da condenação. Apenas Luiz Fux foi contra.
Finalmente!!!🥂🍾 👏👏 – Viva Carmen com sua lucidez Lux enquanto Luiz tentou – Fux o julgamento.
Ainda sim, mais uma vez mostrando que democracia se faz com dialogo, que permite divergencias sim.
Essa coisa autoritaria do Fux de so eu falo e ninguem pode contribuir, mostra bem o tipo de pessoa que ele e Bolsonaro sao – para quem apenas as suas proprias “liberdade” and “verdade” interessam. Bastante reveladora tambem a sua postura de absorver o mandate e condenar os ajudantes, em especial a sua decisão em relação a Mauro Cid uma atitude vingativa e punitiva por ele ter aberto a boca colaborando com a justiça fazendo a delacao premiada, para amenisar sua própria pena. A mentalidade senhorial com desprezo aos servicais vistos como descartaveis e despreziveis quando nao mais uteis ao senhor, tambem emblemática no voto do Fux – tal QUAL a conduta de Bolsonaro durante toda sua vida publica.
A democracia que permite inclusive que haja pluralidade de pensamentos, um julgamento de verdade onde Fux cumpriu tambem a sua parte representando examente o cerca de 20% da populacao que insiste em defender Bolsonaro fanatica e segamente, a qualquer custo.
Lamentar perda eh permitdo. Planejar golpe de estado não eh. Justiça foi feita! E a maioria do Brasil comemora e agradece! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥂🍾
O Brasil representado por Carmen Lucia. Esse eh o Brasil que eu amo e me sinto conectada.
Obrigada. 💞
📸: Pedro França/Agência Senado / Art: Alfredo Ceschiatti
Brazilian music is a vast universe – and it is rare to find a Radio Show curator who truly understands, researches and is able to bring a cool and full panorama of it with diversity and discernment combined.
This is exactly what you will find at the new radio show “Back in Brazil” hosted by Pablo Nascer at Radio Northern Beaches FM – Sydney – every Tuesday or online worldwide anytime you want.
Pablo is a TRUE Brazilian #journalist , author, cultural activist, music curator, producer and presenter based in Sydney. This week I had the privilege to have one of my original songs featuring in his 3rd show along with artists such as Marisa Montes & David Byrne, Tom Ze, Caetano, Betania and Geronimo (this is how we call them in Bahia, no surnames needed).
I had the pleasure to meet Pablo for the first time in 2011 during my first presentation in Sydney at the Ritmo Festival for over 30k people at Darling Harbour. Thanks to Pablo, I also met and become friends with a fantastic team of artists behind the superb Abuka project – Tiago de Lucca, Sandro Bueno and Raphael Brasil.
Here are some historical photos of these encounters in 2011. Thank you Pablo for your eclectic fine taste, research and the information you bring to the show. I wish you could be here in Perth for our presentation at the Perth International Jazz Festival on 25 Oct! PIJF: JULIANA AREIAS (BRA/PER) at The Ellington Jazz Club ! Long life for the excellent Back in Brazil show!
📻📡🎶 Back in Brazil program, hosted by Pablo Nacer, premiered on 26 August 2025 – Radio Northern Beaches in Sydney.
The 1 hour program featuring a diverse repertoire of Brazilian music: new releases, classics, B-sides, notable vocals, and occasional special interviews.
👉 Where to listen:
🔹 Radio Northern Beaches – community radio, on air since 1984
🔹 Local frequencies: 88.7 FM and 90.3 FM
🔹 Online, anywhere in the world 🌍: https://rnb.org.au/stream/ or https://www.mixcloud.com/PabloNacer/
🕣 When: every Tue – 8:30 pm (Sydney time)
An unmissable opportunity to reminisce about Brazil and connect with our culture through music.
Pablito’s Blog: https://blogdopablito.com/2025/08/25/back-in-brazil-no-ar/
JUST ANNOUNCED: JULIANA AREIAS – BOSSA NOVA BABY BAND @ THE PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL . – SAT 25 OCT Tickets on sale now
Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL AT THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB
25TH OCTOBER – 2ND NOVEMBER
“The toast of the Perth Jazz Scene. The release of Bossa Nova Baby has elevated her above a mere covers singer or bossa specialist. Rhythmically perfect and vocally passionate” The Australian
Award-winning singer-songwriter Juliana Areias, The Bossa Nova Baby, brings her authentic Brazilian style to this colourful concert blending iconic MPB songs & timeless bossa nova classics with an exquisite selection of originals.
Juliana Areias has performed on major stages around the world, including the Sydney Opera House, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, the Green Room in New York, and Rio’s legendary Beco das Garrafas – where bossa nova was born.
Her acclaimed original album Bossa Nova Baby won Best Brazilian Album at the US Focus Brazil Awards and reached the US Top 100 Jazz Charts. A five-time Western Australian Music Awards nominee, her music was considered “the changing face of Australian music” by ABC Radio National and praised as “excelling in elegance” by The Australian in its four-star review.
Expect favourites by masters such as Jobim, Djavan, Joao Donato, Rita Lee, Gal Costa, Elis Regina, Leny Andrade, Rosa Passos and many more. For this exclusive concert, Areias is honoured to share the stage with the beating heart of her dream band – Joshua de Silva (seven-string guitars), Bronton Ainsworth (drums), Rafael Medeiros de Souza (percussion) and a new generation of exceptionally talented Brazilian musicians and singers: Arthur Freitas (voice/guitar) and Loro Bardot (voice/piano/guitar). Let’s sway and be spellbound by Juliana Areias and her Bossa Nova Baby Band!
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From music to literature… The pleasure of having my first poem in English published by Peafowl Magazine this month, along with a total of eight selected writers for this year’s edition. You can join us at the launch on Wed 10 Sep, 6.30pm at EZONE Social (Room G03 of UWA’s EZONE Building). A free event where you can get your free copy of the magazine.
This writing trajectory started when I was 13 years old, in Brazil, writing in my mother tongue, Portuguese – and progressed in the form of songwriting.
The last time I had a poem published was in Switzerland in 1999, when I received first prize in a Literature Award – Portuguese Language Category. At the time, I would not dare to write in French, and I am still very self-conscious about writing in English – but being an English Literature student at UWA now and being selected for this publication gives me encouragement.
I am loving being a full-time student and having the chance to expand my artistic and intellectual mind, guided by a dream team of lecturers and tutors who genuinely love what they do. Thank you for welcoming all of us into your universe.
Also, thanks to Centre for Stories @centreforstories and @elevenconsulting_11 for their storytelling workshop just before I started uni this year, where I met a beautiful group of people, storytellers and writers. You can also enjoy our Swanbourne Stories 2025 Collection – https://centreforstories.com/…/coll…/swanbourne-stories/
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Centre of Stories – Swanbourne Story Track – featuring Juliana Areias, Ellen Quach, Judith Huang, Lakshmi Kanchi and Jean Perkins. Storytelling event life recorded on 29 March 2025. Story first published on 30 May 2025. Podcast produced by Centre for Stories with story training from Colin Archibald, photography by Sophie Minissale and sound engineering by Mason Vellios.
For Juliana, music is a vital way to connect with others, no matter where she resides. Here, she takes us to 2021, under the Cottesloe sunsets, where Brazilian Bossa Nova music provided life changing connections.
Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
Step inside the warmth of a candlelit winter wonderland! Over three very special nights in August, The Ellington will transform into Theatre in The Round, with the artists performing in the centre of the audience, bathed only by the warm glow of flickering candles. The stage will be adorned with VIP cabaret tables, providing you a rare opportunity to experience your favourite club from the artists perspective!
Juliana Areias Trio
Award-winning singer-songwriter Juliana Areias, The Bossa Nova Baby, brings her authentic Brazilian style and rhythmically perfect, passionate vocal delivery to an intimate trio performance celebrating timeless bossa nova classics such as “The Girl from Ipanema,” “One Note Samba,” “Waters of March,” “Summer Samba,” and “Mas que Nada.”
Juliana Areias has performed on major stages around the world, including the Sydney Opera House, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, the Green Room in New York, and Rio’s legendary Beco das Garrafas – where bossa nova was born.
Her acclaimed original album Bossa Nova Baby won Best Brazilian Album at the US Focus Brazil Awards and reached the US Top 100 Jazz Charts. A five-time Western Australian Music Awards nominee, her music was considered “the changing face of Australian music” by ABC Radio National and praised as “excelling in elegance” by The Australian in its four-star review.
Let’s sway and be spellbound by The Bossa Nova Baby, Juliana Areias!
VIP STAGE EXPERIENCE FOR TWO: $88 ($44per person)
*ONLY 8 PACKAGES AVAILABLE
*Your duo will be seated at candlelit, dressed tables on stage, overlooking the artists who are performing ‘In The Round’ on a pop-up stage in the centre of the room. Your ticket includes two beverages on arrival.
CANDLELIT SEATED GENERAL ENTRY: $34
*You will be seated at a candlelit table around the room, surrounding the artists who are performing ‘In The Round’ on a pop-up stage in the centre of the room.
Last Saturday marked a significant day for me, as it was not only International Women’s Day but also the first time I voted as an Australian citizen. Additionally, it marked the completion of my first two weeks as a full-time Bachelor of Arts student at UWA. Reflecting on the significance of these milestones together, I’ve realised just how much we take for granted the ability to vote or ride our bikes as women. These freedoms were hard-won by suffragettes during the first wave of the feminist movement (1850-1920). Before their efforts, it was considered inappropriate for women to ride a bike or vote. Thank you, suffragettes! While much still needs to be done in terms of achieving global equity for all genders, your contributions were pivotal in advancing these rights.
This Friday 21 February, a rare “A Capella” performance by Juliana Areias at Love Poetry Under the Stars
Love Poetry Under the Stars – A Night of Passion & Magic
An evening of poetry, music & sound healing beneath a starlit sky.
Happening this Friday, 21st February! Let the night pull you into its embrace as words of love, melodies of longing, and healing vibrations create an unforgettable experience.
Featuring:
A stellar lineup of poets weaving words that will fill up the gaps between stars!
Juliana Areias, internationally celebrated Bossa Nova Baby, serenading you with smooth, soul-stirring melodies
Sally Newman & Donna Shima guiding a mesmerising sound healing journey
‘Mega Love Poem’ – share your voice, be part of something beautiful
Bushland Amphitheatre, The Wetlands Centre Cockburn
184 Hope Rd Bibra Lake
Friday, 21st February 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Arrive by 6:15 PM)
Tickets are limited! Secure yours now: events.humanitix.com/love-poetry
Come join a love story written under the stars. Whether you come with a lover, a friend, or simply your own open heart, let this night wrap around you like poetry itself.
Tag someone who needs this night of romance and wonder! 
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To celebrate her 50th birthday on Friday 7 February 2025, Juliana Areias invited special friends to party with her resulting in a magical musical jam! Juliana says with gratitude:
“Love manifests in many forms: family, friends, time, food, art, poetry, music, and even seashells.
Thank you all for celebrating my birthday with me! My 50th dance around the sun has begun in the most extraordinary way, thanks to everyone who joined our party! What a night! What a joy! What a musical jam! So much talent and generosity… The video offers a glimpse of it, featuring my incredible muso friends: Shameem, Tony, Josh, Mike, Annalisa, Tara, Shon, Moha, Randa, James, Melvin, Rafa, Edu, Etta, Kirsty, Riyaana, Rafa, Loro, and Talya. I am forever grateful for your precious talent!
You know the party was unforgettable when your phone decides to record it in a psychedelic style without you even noticing! A spontaneous samba-gospel-funk-salsa jam fusion.
The cover photo and second video is a collection of beautiful moments, including stunning photos taken by my dear friend, photographer Laura Casotti. Grazie Mille Cara amica!
To be alive is a privilege. To be surrounded by such incredible people, love, and talent, is pure bliss.
A special thank you to my love, Meu Amor, Geoffrey, for all the amazing work in making it all happen.
Thank you to everyone, near and far, for making me feel so special. My first half-century was phenomenal, and the second half can only be magical with such a wonderful start! Bring it on! I’m feeling energized, grateful, and inspired.
Thank you! Obrigadao!
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Juliana Areias - The Bossa Nova Baby 