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HAMILTON DE HOLANDA (BRAZIL)

Brasilianos could be just a concert but is more it is also a musical manifest. From Brasil for Brasil and for the world"

On 4th & 5th April 2008 for the first time Malaysia will receive BRASILIANOS 2 part of the new Hamilton de Holanda Quintet`s world tour that envisions the value of diversity in music without boundaries never losing sight of the music's inherently Brazilian properties - think globally act locally. "This concert is a homage to the Brazilian people and his young musicians, that without taking notice are creating an authentic way to express their art - the Modern Instrumental Brazilian music, based in Brazilian elements and tradition without losing track of global issues. Citizens of the world, bringing to the universal pot the Brazilian`s flavor. Brasilianos 2 is homonymous to the new release CD based on the most important names in Brazilian Instrumental music like Hermeto Pascoal Pixinguinha, Baden Powell, Egberto Gismonti, Toninho Horta, Raphael Rabelo among others and in the world music like Jazz, Flamenco, Cuban and African, The majority of the songs could be executed with the same fluency by a simple whistle or by an orchestra, eloquent melodies with rhythm, harmony and improvisation – singularities of the sophisticate Brazilian`s music (Musica Popular Brasileira)" Hamilton de Holanda

At age 31, Hamilton de Holanda is arguably the most virtuosic mandolinist in the world today. Performing on a 10-string version of the instrument, Hamilton de Holanda fronts Hamilton de Holanda Quintet featuring Daniel Santiago on acoustic guitar, André Vasconcellos on electric bass, Márcio Bahia on drums, and Gabriel Grossi on the chromatic harmonica. They just receive the most prestigious Brazilian music award for the best instrumental group of 2007 (similar to the Grammy) and Hamilton the best performer.

Brasilianos 2, while recognizably Brazilian, does reach far across national borders. Is what happens when conservatory-level technical and compositional chops meet eclecticism and an open ear for global trends - athletic and dense music that's international in appeal yet true to its country's best antecedents. On Brasilianos, "Hamilton de Holanda and band establish their superior jazz chops, executing complex time changes and deftly navigating tricky melodic and harmonic variations. Hamilton de Holanda is a speed demon on the track, spilling out rippling lead runs, which the supporting musicians have no trouble keeping up with. But technique and tempo are not the only tricks they have up their sleeves but the bulk of the set is gentler and more studied, concerned with conveying emotion rather than impressing. Drawing on, but not enslaved by, the Brazilian samba tradition " Billboard Flamenco-reminiscent arpeggios; devilish high-speed syncopations applying extreme duress on ensemble work only to come off like a dream; unexpected time gates; scintillating tremolos following bass lines in lock step; sophisticated harmonic progressions; dreamy Tropicana melodies; sneaky percussion art; gorgeous harmonica riffs; suave guitar work. This will be a concert not to be missed.

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André Vasconcellos, bass - 27 years, Bass Player, Producer, Composer, one of the most representative player´s of a new generation of musicians . He have been working hard with the most famous brazilian artists since he was 17 years old. His first strong national and international appearance was touring with Djavan natuarlly follow by Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Sandy e Junior, Ed Mota, Simone, Rosa Passos, Leila Pinheiro, Torcuato Mariano, Leo Gandelman, and many others. He is investing his time and passion in his solo carrier and as a producer
More info : www.assuntograve.com/andrevasconcellos

Daniel Santiago, guitar, 28 years. In a country with a long-standing tradition of outstanding guitarists - some familiar names like Baden Powell, Guinga, … it is always fascinating to find out that the Brazilian artistic well of excellent guitarists is far from getting dry. Whether producing, composing or arranging or performing his acoustic guitar, this promising new guitarist delivers his music with confidence and strength. Originally from Brazil's capital (Brasília, DF, 1979), He has played with such notables as Hermeto Pacoal, Ivan Lins, Maria Bethania, Ney Matogrosso, João Bosco, John Paul Jones, Richard Galliano,Toninho Horta, Guinga, among several others. here is what Guinga himself wrote about Santiago: "The architecture of this guitar is particular and mysterious. Sometimes it is like the strings are thrown into outer space... It is nostalgic an futuristic. Sublime! That's the Santiago way !"
More info: www.myspace.com/danisantiago

Gabriel Grossi, harmonica 26 years. He put together an extraordinary virtuosity and a very accurate sensitivity, walking through the limits of the chromatic harmonica exploring many genres that compose the richness of Brazilian music. He develops an improvisation language that searchs for expressive and unusual ways. He has been working in performances shows and recordings in Brazil and other countries with great names from the brazilian music like: Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins, Leila Pinheiro, João Donato, Guinga, Lenine, Djavan, Milton Nascimento, Dominguinhos, Maria Bethânia, Ney Matogrosso among others, besides Hermeto Pascoal, one of his great influences.. Toots Thielemans says "I am very impressed with Gabriel Grossi, he plays the harmonica very easily, he is a musician of great blast. I also admire his songwriting and his domain of Brazilian language."
More info: www.gabrielgrossi.com.br

Márcio Bahia, drums Márcio Bahia began playing drums at age 13. In February 1981, he joined Hermeto Pascoal's renowned ensemble as drummer/percussionist, evolving his musical ideas and broadening his horizons. He remains a member of that group, or "school" as the group is thought of, participating in their mission of bringing the universal music of Brazil to other countries, performing in important festivals, theaters and events around the world, winning acclaim for their recordings and performances. Contemporaneously with his work with Hermeto Pascoal, Márcio Bahia has performed, recorded and toured, accompanying numerous luminaries of Brazilian music, including Maria Bethânia, Marcos Valle, Roberto Menescal, Wanda Sá, Zélia Duncan, Carlos Lyra, Leila Pinheiro, Leny Andrade, Jovino dos Santos, and others.
More info: www.myspace.com/marciobahia