Join me every Friday Night, *early, for an eclectic evening of dinner, drinks, and lounging to some Latin Eclectic music vibes! Taste the authentic flavors of South America food, drinks, and let your ears be filled with musical treats spanning South American North to South. From Samba and Bossa Nova to Cumbia, Salsa, and Latin Jazz. The night is eclectic, cool, and in downtown Phoenix. Its free to attend, and have a good time. PROVINCE located 333 North Central Avenue in Downtown Phoenix on the bottom floor of the Westin Hotel. 

::: Afro:Baile Presents: 3rd Annual: Carnaval do Brazil :::
Carnaval do Brazil! Arizona's Largest and most Authentic Brazilian Event  is set to take Place in Tempe, Arizona on February 4th 2012 at music venue 910 Live. The Carnaval Event will host a vast array of Brazilian Bands, Musicians, Drummers, Performers, Dancers, Costumes, and of Course amazing Brazilian Food and Drinks!  The audience will be treated to authentic sounds of Brazilian music & visuals put on by some of Brazil's finest artists flying in from various cities across Brazil as well as Los Angeles, California! The 3rd Annual Carnaval do Brazil Event is an evening dedicated to preserving the authenticity of Brazil while showcasing Brazil's most famous party of the Year! We have an amazing evening lined-up and we hope you will join us for the festivities! So put on your best Brazilian Colors, Dancing Shoes, and come dance the Samba, get loose with the Batucada, and sing along to the pure essence of Brazilian Culture right here in Tempe, Arizona!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! (Here)

 

WOW! I've been back a few weeks from Toronto, and still getting press, reviews and features being sent to me! Such an amazing and fun time I had out there! Can't wait to go back! Toronto was nothing like I imagined it would be, but 10x better! Check out this feature in the Brasil News - Toronto edition. A Very Special Thank you to Carolina Ladeira!! 

Toronto não vai à Bahia, mas a Bahia veio a Toronto! 

Em sua edição número 5, e com grande sucesso, o Brazil Film Festival passou por Toronto por mais quarto dias de muito Brasil, esse ano, com o tema: Bahia. Durante esses dias ( 27 a 30 de Outubro), a cidade e os moradores puderam apreciar “o que a baiana tem” a partir dos filmes e documentários que foram exibidos. Muitas pessoas, curiosos e não só os Brasileiros puderam apreciar e se divertir com os filmes, todos legendados em inglês para a compreensão geral.

Conversamos com o senhor Christian Pedersen, um dos organizadores do eventos, pode-se notar o tamanho da grandeza dessa festa, que foi um sucesso e que ainda tem muito a crescer. “ Nós ficamos muito agradecidos a todas as pessoas que prestigiaram o evento, sabemos o quanto é importante essa festa para o povo brasileiro e não vamos parar, já estamos planejando o ano que vem. Adianto dizendo que o tema do ano que vem será: Carnaval, a data não está definida ainda, mas será no segundo semestre de 2012”. 

Christian não trabalha sozinho, há uma grande equipe junto com ele nesse projeto. A senhora Kátia Adler é a diretora da Jangada Produções, que atua em outros festivais Brasileiros nas cidades de Paris, Toronto, Montreal e Cata, que se localiza no Oriente Médio). Os primeiros sendo voltados ao cinema, mas Montreal e Paris atua com filmes mais alternativos, pois a maior parte do público são os Canadenses e Franceses em si, e o último, em Cata, é um Festival de música e artes Latino-Americano. “ A Kátia também foi peça chave nesse Festival, sem ela nada aconteceria”, completou Christian.

O Festival ainda pode contar com a ajuda de voluntários de vários países como Polônia, Filipinas, Índia, China e Colômbia, que são pessoas que adoram o Brasil e gostariam de aprender mais sobre a Cultura. 

O Festival ainda contou com a participação do Americano e amante do Brasil, DJ Seduce. Ele é nascido no Arizona, mas tem uma paixão pelo Brasil incrível, em suas músicas, ele faz uma mistura de ritmos eletrônicos com batidas e música brasileira. O mais interessante é que ele não fala uma palavra em português, mas sabe muito mais do Brasil que muita gente. Ele foi convidado exatamente por essa paixão que ele tem por nosso país, e ficou tocando entre os intervalos do Festival. Fizemos uma entrevista com ele também, na conversa ele disse que ama o Brasil e que ainda vai conhecer o país todo, mas quer aprender português antes.

Segue a entrevista com o DJ:

JG - 1. What is your relation with the festival? Why exactly you came here?

DJ - "I actually met Christian Pedersen (Brazil Film Festival) through a mutual contact online. We begain talking for a few months about my label (*Afro:Baile), Brazilian culture, music, and its influence in America and beyond. I sent him some of the music on my label. After listening to it, we both thought it might be a good idea for me to come and DJ at the Festival and introduce a "New Sound" coming out of Brazil. So I did! and it was excellent!"

JG - 2. How do you know about Brazil? What is your favorite kind of music, movie and place from Brazil?

DJ- I've always heard of Brazil when I was younger, but it wasn't until I became a DJ in 2001 that I really discovered Brazilian Music. My first record was "Jorge Ben Jor - Africa Brazil". It was my introduction to Brazilian music, culture and my true love for Brazil. I listen to all sorts of music from Jazz to funk to electronic  to rock and more. I love cultural music. It helps me get a better understanding about the people, the rhythms and there ways of life. As for movies, I don't spend a lot of time watching too much TV or movies, but when I do, I mostly enjoy Documentaries about places in the world, cultures / people, foods, and music. But I do like Vampire movies! haha. As for my favorite place in Brazil, I don't have a favorite yet, I have to explore the whole country first, then I can say my favorite! 

JG - 3. What you want to say to Brazilian people about your music? Are you going to next Festival too?

DJ- I would like to say to Brazilian people about my music, Afro:Baile is Brazilian music & culture for the future of Brazil. My whole focus for the label is to introduce the music and culture of Brazil, and to discover the Now sound, style and spirit of the Brazilian community. The music represents the people of today, and I think its important to produce and promote this voice and let it be heard. I think Afro:Baile has done something different then other labels, as we focus on Brazilian musicians, artists, and people who are playing music of love, spirituality and expressing there thoughts of todays world. I hope to come back to Toronto and DJ at the next year's film festival or multiple festivals in Toronto. I think this is just a start of a great way to play Brazilian music around the world.  

JG - 4. Which are your next plans? Do you think come to Brazil soon? Are you want to go where? 

DJ- My next plan is to GO TO BRAZIL! It has been a very-very long over due visit that I have not been able to go to. But in 2012 I plan on visiting Brazil for a few weeks and getting in touch with the label artists, and communities in Brazil. I also plan on releasing a few more albums in 2012 as well. I would like to visit Florianopolis and Minas Gerais, but also visit Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Bahia, and Recife too. I hope to make all of this happen during my visit. I would like to get as much music as I can and bring back to the USA with me, so I can promote more music of Brazil moving forward. 

JG - 5.You could to say more things about you and Brazil if you want. You could to tell about Festival from your vision.

DJ - I was really excited to be able to attend the Brazil Film Festival. Its great to see that they are in the 5th year of doing this event. The movies were very cool, and really helped me understand more about Brazil, Portuguese and some of the lingo! I think the festival was very organized and the organizer's were very thoughtful, and really love what they do. Its great to work with folks who have passion for there country, and for culture of the world. I think the film festival can go to new heights every year, and I hope to be apart of it. The local people of Toronto are just amazing, and its great to have met so many people including Marcelo Vital of Brazil Vital radio, who had me on as guest to DJ and interview. Brazil has a beautiful culture filled with Music, Dance, Food, but more importantly and amazing history of how Brazil came about. I feel very grateful to know that I can help bring the Brazilian culture to the world though music and events. 

Ele foi muito atencioso e respondeu todas as perguntas com muito carinho. 

O Festival teve os seguintes filmes nessa edição:

* Ó Pai, Ó – 2007
  * 5x Favela, Agora por nós mesmos (Now By Ourselves) – 2010

* Malu de bicicleta ( Malu on a Bycicle) – 2010

* Trampolim do Forte ( Into to the Blue) – 2010

* Como esquecer ( So hard to forget)  - 2010

* Por el Caminho ( Beyond the road) – 2010

* Gisele Omindarewa – 2009

* Memórias do Recôncavo – Besouro e outros Capoeiras ( Besouro and the others Capoeiras) – 2008

* Rio Sonata – Nana Caymmi - 2010 

Se você quiser saber mais sobre o Festival, basta entrar no site: www.brazilfilmefest.net e se você tem uma empresa e gostaria de ajudar a patrocinar o Evento que a cada ano aumenta seu público, sendo esse um público diversificado e também podendo proporcionar um outro estilo de publicidade, basta mandar email para brazilfilmfest@gmail.com e falar sobre o seu interesse em participar dessa iniciativa.

E também se você quiser conhecer o trabalho desse DJ incrível, basta entrar no site dele www.Djseduce.com ouwww.Afrobaile.com e ver o trabalho sensacional que ele faz utilizando a nossa música e que venham os próximos festivais! Estamos ansiosos! 

We hear that Prince Harry, a.k.a. The Real Prince Charming, is now just an hour and a half away near Gila Bend for the final leg of his Apache helicopter training. We know he's already made a couple road trips to San Diego during his stay in El Centro so we're hoping he'll make his way to the Valley of the Sun. We may not have a beach to offer the royal party boy, but we do have a bar with a pool. 

So for all you Harry Hunters out there (yeah, it's a real term), save yourself the airfare across the pond. We've got a list of the best potential places to stalk bump into one of the world's most eligible bachelors.

5. The Crescent Ballroom/Cucina 10 
Prince Harry and friends have already checked out local San Diego jam/funk band Karl Denson's Tiny Universe at the Belly Up Tavern in Solano Beach, CA. Based on that excursion, we're guessing he might shy away from the Scottsdale scene for the more laid back atmosphere of The Crescent Ballroom and the casual street food of Cucina 10. Our suggestions for the Prince -- a Friday night in the lounge with DJ Seduce for his weekly Motown & Stax night and one of Chris Bianco's epic pork burritos with green sauce or an evening with Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears and Mercado Veggie Burrito. Yum! 

Link: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2011/11/five_places_well_be_looking_fo.php

Special Guest DJ Set at Brazil Vital (Toronto) w/ DJ Seduce11/06/20110 Comments 
Brazil Vital November 05 2011 by Brazil Vital.com

*As Posted on BrazilVital.com (Blog) 
Today our Dancin 'Days special had special guest DJ Seduce who gave us a special set featuring artists that he releases through his record label, which is one of the only independent Brazilian music labels in the United States, and also some of his favorite songs. 

PlayList:
Kátia Rocha - Santo brasileiro (Afro: Baile Records)
Monobloco w/ Tim Maia - Imunização racional (Que beleza)          
Partido Leve - Preta (Afro: Baile Records)
Daniella Firpo - Aprendi a me amar (Afro: Baile Records)
Pretas Duet - Respeite-me        
Seu Jorge - Samba rock          
Sergio Mendes - Magalenha
Euterpe - Gogó do nego (Afro: Baile Records)
Hélio Matheus - Eu, réu, me condeno   
Sambaguru - Tribo Ghandista (Afro: Baile Records)
Marcos Valle - Estrelar           
Micheline Cardoso - Gema (Afro: Baile Records)

Radio / Web Direct: http://brazilvital.blogspot.com/2011/11/playlist-november-05-2011.html

Thats right! I am going to be hosting and DJing at the 3rd annual Carnaval do Brazil event & concert! The big event is coming up on Saturday February 4th 2012! The event will unfold at the tempe live music venue, 910 Live! The evening is set for live brazilian bands, dancers, batucada, performances, food, drinks, and tons of fun! Tickets go on sale December 1st and are super cheap!!! Get all the information and more at www.CarnavalBrazilAZ.com

NEW BRAZILIAN BEAT (CD) Limited Edition - Brazil Film Festival (Toronto Canada) 
This is a limited edition album released solely for the 5th Annual Brazil Film Festival in Toronto. The album was printed to introduce and promote the Now Sound of Brazilian Music. The New Brazilian Beat, features an array of Brazilian artists that span the various regions of Brazil from Bahia, Sao Paulo, Piaui and more! To Purchase Click Here! 

I was invited to the studio for a live interview with Canadas finest Brazilian radio show - Brazil Vital, and brazilian host Marcelo Vital! The 2 sat in studio playing songs from Brazil that were Halloween themed. Plus a great interview about Afro:Baile, Brazilian Music and new directions. 

Full Track list, show details more at:
http://brazilvital.blogspot.com/2011/10/playlist-october-22-2011_29.html

You can listen to the interview here, but please check out the link to Brazil Vital as its an amazing program featuring the best of Brazilian Music from Yesterday and Today.