Join us for an evening of Rogério Souza, Edinho Gerber, & Ami Molinelli with special guest Loyalton Middle School’s 7th grade Samba Band, led by Mr. McIntosh.
This trio will spend three days in at Loyalton High School in a hands-on workshop with the Middle/high school music electives. Additionally, the 7th grade samba band will get an opportunity to perform with Duo Violão + One in an assembly for the school as well as the public performance.
The Sierra Schools Foundation possibly supports this immersive residency.
Duo Violão + One started with two Rio de Janeiro-based guitarists, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber, and the desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities of playing two violões, or Brazilian guitars. During their first visit to the Bay Area in 2015, they met percussionist Ami Molinelli, and the musical connection was immediate.
The ensemble navigates 20th-century Brazilian popular music, emphasizing Brazil’s first original musical genre, choro while showcasing original works and inventive arrangements. The group’s first album, “A História de Choro,” was released in 2019 and featured as one of the best musical albums of the Bay Area by the San Jose Mercury News.