Awakening: the Brazilian Experience concert with Juliana Areias

Posted on June 18, 2013June 18, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Brazilian Flag Change Brazil no Left no right forward Juliana Areias

The City of Perth presents Juliana Areias – Brazilian Experience show this Sunday 23 June 2-3pm at the heart of the City, as part of the Sunday Piazza Live Series at the Northbridge Piazza ( corner of Lake St and James St).

When the concert was booked and nicknamed by the City of Perth more than 9 months ago to provide the audience with a stunning afternoon of classic and contemporary bossa, samba, fusion, originals and improvisations of Brazilian music – nobody could have anticipated what would be happening in Brazil right now.

Since the 13th of June, social media networks have flooded with news about protests which started with the complaints about the rise of the bus ticket and have escalated to a horizontal and independent Brazilian movement claiming for general improvement of Brazil as a nation – with less corruption, less violence, more public health, access to education. Brazilians around the world have joined the cause and in more than 25 countries scheduled peaceful gatherings to express their solidarity and support to what has received an international nickname “#changebrazil”. In times when Brazil is in the limelight due to the World Cup and the Olympics, the Brazilian community in Australia has also decided to show that there is no apathy here. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast have organised peaceful marches for this week called Brazilian Awakening.

Here in Perth, it is no different. The Brazilian Awakening mindset will come with the audience of Juliana Areias free concert and they will sing along with their hearts to express through art and music their solidarity and love for their home country under the beautiful Perth sky.

As one of the Brazilian culture Ambassadors in Australia, it is no coincidence that Juliana Areias supports the peaceful and artistic expression in Perth, as Juliana herself as a teenager and student happened to be part of the 1992 political march led by the youth in Brasilia in 1992, later known as the “Caras Pintada” movement, and which culminated with the impeachment of the president Collor.

Wake up to sing with us. I hope you enjoy the experience…for a #change.

Sunday 23 June 2013 – 2-3pm @ The Northbridge Piazza ( crn Lake St and James St) Free event.. See Map

Band line up: Juliana Areias ( lead vocal), Marcio Mendes ( vocal/percussion/guitar), Adam Springuetti (bass), Tal Cohen ( keyboard) and Ben Vanderwal ( drums).

#changebrazil informative video

#changebrazil link for sharing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AIBYEXLGdSg

Facebook event link: http://www.facebook.com/events/535224996513409/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

Photos links: http://estadaofotos.tumblr.com/archive/2013/6

More information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SnKe6TND58
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-988431

Encore: Juliana Areias now playing!

Posted on May 24, 2013May 24, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Juliana Areias has two different performances Saturday & Sunday at Perth International Jazz Festival

The Bossa Nova Baby is honoured to be filling in for Victoria Newton at the Perth International Jazz Festival on Saturday, 25 May, 3pm at Weld Square.

A blissful and relaxing afternoon full of truly authentic bossa nova leads the tone of Juliana Areias’ concert in the company of Tal Cohen (piano), Mark Shanahan (guitar), Paul Poolley (bass), Chris Tarr (drums).

Following a classic Brazilian jazz repertoire fans will be delighted to enjoy tunes from composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jorge Benjor (Sergio Mendes/ Brasil 66), Rosa Passos and others.

Our samba de gafieira afficionada, Juliana Areias will also do a very special appearance on Sunday, 26 May, sharing the stage with Marcio Mendes & Perth Samba Social Club at the Perth Cultural Centre. Among the heat of the lively drums and trumpets, Juliana Areias promises a surprise act. Don’t miss out!

PERTH’S PREMIERE – RODA DE CHORO – THE FATHER OF SAMBA AND BOSSA NOVA

Posted on April 3, 2013July 8, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

TUESDAY 30 April 2013 – 8pm @ Kulcha ( Upstairs 13 South Tce Fremantle ph: 93364544 – *** SOLD OUT ***

DOUG DE VRIES’ SEXTETO ZONA ZUL FEATURING JULIANA AREIAS

A night of Brazilian Samba

Australian virtuoso guitarist Doug de Vries’ Sexteto Zona Zul from Melbourne team up with Perth-based Brazilian singer Juliana Areias for a night of authentic, traditional ‘Chorinho’ music. Precursor to the samba and bossa nova, Chorinho is a rich and playful genre of Brazilian music – the perfect match for the ‘Samba de Gafieira’ dance.

Featuring a distinctive combination of stringed instruments – guitar, mandolin, cavaquinho, seven-string guitar – with flute, pandeiro percussion and stunning voice, this unforgettable musical experience will move your soul and your feet.
Doud de Vries – mandolin, tenor guitar
Asha Henfry – flute, alto flute
Adam May – Cavaquinho
Ken Murray – guitar
Corey King – 7-string guitar
Al Kerr – Pandeiro

Special Guest : Diana Clark ( voice / triangle/ caxixi) and Marcio Mendes ( tamborim, cuica and tan tan.)

Sound engineer Arun – Arunachala Satgunasingam

See photos by Gabriel Teixeira and Tomas Pradas

Video by : Crown Production

Cameras: Faran Saberi and Joel Young

Juliana Areias Sponsors: Oi Exchange, Totem Australia, Daniela Collection, Total Brazil Beauty.

Special thanks to The Fairbridge Festival for inviting The Sexteto Zona Sul to WA.

TUESDAY 30 April 2013 – 8pm @ Kulcha *** SOLD OUT ***

JULIANA AREIAS – BRAZIL DJAVAN – OCEAN OF MUSIC – SHOW Saturday 2 March 7pm @ The Ellington Jazz Club

Posted on February 23, 2013March 19, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2013 -7pm @ The Ellington Jazz Club ( 191 Beaufort St Perth ph: 08 9228 1088 ) – JULIANA AREIAS – BRAZIL DJAVAN – OCEAN OF MUSIC SHOW – *** TABLE TICKETS SOLD OUT ***

Dive into the flavourful tropical waters of Djavan.

Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias presents a tribute to Djavan , recognized worldwide as one of Brazil’s greatest and most loved composers and musical stars. Grammy Award Winner and acclaimed artist since his debut album recorded in 1975; special guests such as Stevie Wonder, Paco de Lucia, Miles Davis and Marcus Mille have featured at his singles and his compositions have been covered by singers such as Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer vocal ensemble.

Born in the idyllic beach city of Maceio – ALagoas in the Northeastern of Brazil, Djavan’s endless ocean of musicality drawn from Brazilian traditional rhythms such as samba, bossa and baiao (forro) as well as from African, Mediterranean , Caribbean and American’s jazz, blues, funk ,soul, balade, root, indie, reggae, salsa, flamenco, gypsy, rock and pop style influences.

Supported by a smoking and sensational team of world class genuine talents, special friends and true lovers of Djavan music, Juliana Areias is honoured to share the stage with Brazilian/Australian singers and multi-instrumentalists Marcio Mendes, Thiago Santos, Tom Foss and bassist Alexis Sadler (NYC) , performing all together for the first time.

Juliana Areias’ career includes a performance at the revered Montreux Jazz Festival. Her authentic Brazilian voice, sense of groove, engaging charisma and a very personal and passionate stage presence are trademarks of her work.

For more information: www.ellingtonjazz.com.au

Like in Brazil: Adelaide-Melbourne-Perth & Cirque du Soleil – Ovo Jam Session (Roda de musica)

Posted on January 8, 2013March 19, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Back to Perth : Juliana Areias – A Night in Brazil Show –Sat 19/1 – 8pm @ the Ellington. TABLE TICKETS SOLD OUT

Prepare yourself for a musical adventure exploring the forest of rhythms and the 7 seas of melodies from Brazil.

After an exclusive New Years’ Eve appearance in Adelaide getting together with world class musicians such as Autralian guitarists Doug De Vries and Mike Bevan; Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Heloisa McMillan; singers Luciana Negrao, Diana Clark and Charmaine Jones; and international touring musicians from The Cirque du Soleil – Ovo – Robson Cerqueira, Daniel Baeder, and Sébastien Savard ; Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias is back at the Ellington to present a sensuous “Night in Brazil” sure to excite the imagination.

A stunning selection of traditional and contemporary Brazilian music favorites, fusions and originals performed by an amazingly groovy line up of talents, featuring one of the last opportunities to enjoy the prodigious Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Leandro Cezarino (guitar, cavaquinho and percussion) on Australian stage, prior his depart for Brazil, along with Marcio Mendes (percussion, guitar, cavaquinho, sax, accordion and back vocals), Adam Springhetti (bass), Bronton Ainworths (drums) and surprising special guests.

For booking and information: www.ellingtonjazz.com.au

* Photos taken in Adelaide by singer Luciana Negrao. Special thank to Negrao Family, McMillan’s Family and all for being there.

Photo 1: Juliana Areias, Heloisa McMillan, Doug De Vries, Peter McMillan (pandeiro), (flute), Mike Beavan and Charmaine Jones

Photo 2: Juliana Areias and Doug De Vries.

Photo 3: Heloisa McMillan (guitar), Juliana Areias, Glenn McMillan (bass), Daniel Baeder (drums), Sébastien Savard (violin), Peter McMillan.

Photo 4: Juliana Areias, Heloisa Mc Millan, Glenn McMillan, Daniel Baeder, Robson Cerqueira and Sébastien Savard

A Jazzdezvous rendezvous at the Fremantle Festival – Fly by Night

Posted on October 17, 2012January 8, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Presale Tickets: $20.00 inc BF /Door Tickets: $25.oo (if available)

On Wednesday 7/11 , 8pm – Fremantle Festival 2012, presents an intimate evening of Brazilian rhythms, sultry original jazz and classy Jazz Cabaret as these ladies of song take to the stage accompanied by six of the hottest jazz musicians Perth has to offer.

Relax and be swept away with the soft tinkling of piano, rhythmic guitar and memoirs of lost love, passion and romance. Presenting a new and exciting exploration of sound, this will be a creative and deliciously entertaining show for music lovers everywhere.

For more information please visit any of the following websites: Juliana Areias –julianaareias.com | Nicola Milan – nicolamilan.com | Jen de Ness – jendeness.com

Celebration Time

Posted on April 24, 2012October 17, 2012 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

Saturday 5 May – Juliana Areias – The Sounds of Brazil Show @ the Ellington Jazz Club – SOLD OUT

Brazil! The very word excites the imagination with a delicious and unique blend of rhythms and sensations.

Celebrating the consecutive success of her performances, Brazilian singer Juliana Areias “ – is back to the Ellington presenting the “best chapters” of her previous shows – Ginga Brazil / Bossa Nova Baby / La vie en Rose in Ipanema / Born to Samba – as well as new vogue songs.

From fresh arrangements of Jobim’s classics such as The Girl from Ipanema and Sergio Mendes’ popular samba recording Mas que nada to contemporary Brazilian icons – Djavan, Joao Bosco, Lenine, Ceu, Maria Gadu, Maria Rita, Rita Lee, Zelia Duncan, Adriana Calcanhoto, Arlindo Cruz, Moacyr Luz and Aldyr Blanc – The Sounds of Brazil show also features some of Juliana’s original songs.

On board with Juliana Areias on this sensuous musical journey, is a stellar line up of new talents: just arrived Brazilian multi instrumentalist Leandro Cezarino (guitar, cavaquinho and percussion); pianist Jeremy Poole-Johnson, bassist Joe Southwell and drummer Bronton Ainsworth; plus surprise special guests – Marcio Mendes, Carlos Santos and Walber Almeida – and surprise reasons to celebrate. Sound Engineering: Liam Crosby.

Brazilian chanteuse Juliana Areias has lived for many years in Europe(Switzerland) and New Zealand prior to moving to Australia. Always working in the music circuit, her career includes a performance at the revered Montreau Jazz Festival. Her authentic Brazilian voice, sense of groove, engaging charisma and a very personal and passionate stage presence are the trademarks of her work.

More information at The Ellington Jazz Club Website

Concert proudly sponsored by:

– Oi Exchange– the best way to send money to Brazil. Perth representant: 0405279160

– Totem – Brazilian International Fashion Label

– Daniela Collection – hand crafted Brazilian jewellery www.danielacollection.com.au

– Make up by Sand Dance

– Hair designing – Total Brazil Beauty

– Photos by Jayga McMullen and Santos Group

– Sound engineer: Liam Crosby

– Video by Luis Tasso Santos

LIKE Juliana Areias – Brazilian singer – facebook page:

The Brazilian Zest Jazz Club Premier Night feat. Juliana Areias Quartet

Posted on August 21, 2010August 1, 2013 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

A groovy premier night of beautiful sounds, Brazilian flavours and smiling souls. Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias with Greg Howeson ( keys), Heni Kaspi (sax, clarinet and flute) and Marcio Mendes ( percussion-drum kit). Free entry. Full info at the upcoming gigs page.

Event Sponsors : Morrison, Carmen Steffans, Daniela Collection, Nova Schin, Schin Guarana do Brasil, Karla Martins e Ingrid Tomasini.

Ginga Brazil Concert Review and what’s next.

Posted on August 6, 2010August 21, 2010 by julianaareias in Uncategorized

The Ginga Brazil Concert at Kulcha, the Multicultural Arts Centre of Western, was a great success.

In a quartet format, Juliana Areias (voice), Glenn Rogers (guitar), Adam Springhetti (double bass) and Marcio Mendes (percussion) had the pleasure to perform to a great and attentive public of Brazilian Music lovers on the 23 July. Their sophisticated repertoire included songs by Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, Joao Bosco, Ivan Lins, Djavan, Joyce and Lenine; among others composers.

Their innovative arrangement for “Carinhoso” (by Pixinguinha) demonstrated how a melodic choro can also become a pulsing baiao.

The public cheered with excitement and enthusiasm the 3 original tunes of the concert: “Mare Cheia” (Johannes Dimyadi/ Juliana Areias); “Relaxa” (Adam Springhetti/Juliana Areias) and “Flecha de Oxossi” (Glenn Rogers/Juliana Areias) – where the genuineness of the cuica sound transported everyone to the mystical dimension of samba.

At the end of the concert, the public were still keen to listening to the performers’ music for much longer. Many people have also inquired about CDs for sale. However it is not available yet, the next goal of the project is to record it. Therefore, keep your eyes and ears at www.julianaareias.com to be the first ones to know about it.

Seasoning the night, Brazilian Zest provided a delicious platter of typical Brazilian finger foods: pao de queijo ( Cheesebuddy), kibe, coxinha and risoles. (See the upcoming gigs page to find out about the new Brazilian Zest Jazz Club with Juliana Areias and guests starting from Fri 27 August).

“It was a stunning and magical night of Brazilians and Aussies creating music and celebrating cultural diversity together. A ruge thank to Kulcha and “gros merci” to Bruno, ( Kulcha’s sound engineer of the night). Thank so much to all involved in this production (from musicians to sponsors), to all present in the concert and to all friends from near and far. Thank you for being part of it. Obrigadao!”. – says Juliana Areias.

Ginga Brazil Concert and Juliana Areias were proudly sponsored by:

– Daniela Collection – Jewellery and acessories;
– Brazilian Zest – Events and Music
– Central Park Hair Design – (Juliana Mariotto);
– Yngrid Tomasini – beautician ( make up)
– Giba Carvalho and Yngrid Tomasini ( photos).

See a short video of Ginga Brazil Concert here

What’s on

Posted on March 23, 2010August 1, 2013 by julianaareias in Next Performances, Uncategorized

Perth has a new residence for Brazilian Music Lovers.

The Brazilian singer Juliana Areias ( vocalist of So Brazil Duo) is leading a new project called the “BRAZILLIANT NIGHT” – every Wednesday from 8pm at The Ocean One Bar – Scarborough Beach ( 1 Manning St).

Performing in a band format, Juliana Areias will always have special guest musicians.

The evening starts from 8pm with silky bossa nova, samba and “MPB da boa” , progressing to others upbeat Brazilian rhythms and fusions that are sure to “make you feel like dancing” – forro, baiao, xote, maracatu, carimbo, samba reggae, samba funk and samba rock – up to Midnight.

To complete the “Barzinho feel” and your Brazilliant Night experience, special Brazilian finger food and drinks are served at The Ocean One Bar.

See Brazilliant Night Photos