Quicklook @ CCBU July 18, 2011 Edition

CCBU Recommends
MARCELO D2 + PITTY
Friday, July 22, 8PM doors/9PM show

The Rhythm Foundation Presents

Cutting edge sounds from Brazil – Two bands in one night featuring Brazilian hip-hop pioneer Marcelo D2 coming Miami Beach for the first time bringing his celebrated fusion of samba, soul and hip-hop, joined by Brazil’s leading female rock sensation Pitty in her US concert debut.

"the spluttering funk-rap of Marcelo D2, who sounds like the Brazilian answer to Manu Chao." The Guardian UK

"Rock dominates but there are also touches of soul, tango, bolero and even avant-garde music….the band is tighter than ever and the songs embody a certain psychodelia in this new phase for Pitty" – O Globo

Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason
1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139

Tickets: general admission $36 +fees in advance through Ticketmaster or the Fillmore box office or 1-800-745-3000.

They are also available at Brazilian outlets. www.RhythmFoundation.com

CCBU Recommends
Rose Max @ PAX – "Samba da Rose"
Thursday, July 28, 8PM

 

Miami's monthly samba party is a hit!
FREE admission
Doors open 8PM / Show starts 9PM sharp

Every last Thursday, South Florida's favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long!

Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Itaipava Beer and Leblon Cachaça

PAX – Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8th St.
(directly under the 95 overpass on your left)
Miami 33130
(305) 640-5847
www.paxmiami.com

SAVE THE DATE
15th Brazilian Film Festival in Miami
Colony Theatre
August 19-27

 

See the best and latest in Brazilian avant-garde cinema at the 15th annual Brazilian Film Festival of Miami.  

 

Competitive Screening takes place with short and feature films competing for the Cristal Lens Award, the most prestigious award in Brazilian cinema outside the country.

Watch screenings at both the Colony Theatre and the Miami Beach Cinematheque. brazilianfilmfestival.com.

Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach Art Deco District/South Beach
305-600-3347
www.brazilianfilmfestival.com

Centro Cultural Brasil USA • 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600 • Miami, FL 33130
www.centroculturalbrasilusa.org • ccbu@centroculturalbrasilusa.org • 305-376-8864