Brazilian Nites Productions & Brazilian Play and Learn proudly present
Brazilian Christmas Party for the whole family!
Featuring
Samba Master JORGE ARAGAO directly from Rio de Janeiro
Sunday, December 15 from 3pm to 8pm
Catch One / Los Angeles
Los Angeles –Brazilian Nites Productions, presenters of the top Brazilian musical talent since 1989, this time teaming up with educators from Brazilian Play & Learn to bring The 1st Annual Brazilian Christmas Party, featuring one of the most celebrated Brazilian artists of the decade, a world-renowned Sambista and scintillating Samba Dancers.
The Brazilian Christmas Party brings the electricity and energy of Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, with the rhythms of Samba Master Jorge Aragão, celebrating 70 years! The party also hosts vendors of authentic Brazilian food, including Feijoada (the most authentic Brazilian dish) and Caipirinhas (Brazil’s national spirit), as well as Arts & Crafts and games!
Raised in the traditional redoubts of Rio, Sambista Jorge Aragão has been building his career for the last 25 years. Aragao is also a singer/songwriter and musician playing the guitar, surdo, cavaco, banjo and cavaquinho (a small string instrument similar to the ukulele). He started his career in the ’70s as a sambista at balls and in nightclubs and has since recorded more than 12 albums and composed songs for many acclaimed Brazilian artists including Beth Carvalho.He has toured the United States many times and performs in various cities in Brazil. His greatest hits include “Amigos… Amantes,” “Do Fundo do Nosso Quintal,” “Enredo do Meu Samba,” “Ontem,” and “Coisinha do Pai.”
Catch One
4067 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Sunday, December 15, 2019
3pm to 8pm – All Ages
3:00pm: Doors – DJ Novinho
3:30pm: Dance Instruction
4:00pm: Calisamba (opening band)
5:00pm: DJ & Samba Soul Dancers
5:30pm: Jorge Aragao (headliner)
8:00pm: End
Tickets: $45 General Admission, $65 Reserved Table Seat and $15 for Kids 12 and Under