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Marisa Monte

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Brazilian vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Marisa Monte is widely recognised as one of the greatest Brazilian singers of her generation.

Multi-award-winning singer Marisa Monte is credited with bringing samba right up to the present day by melding jazz, blues and funk rhythms into old-school samba rhythms. One of Brazil's most exciting stars in her own right and as a member of Tribalistas, bridging the gap between styles and musical generations and continuing to surprise the public with the originality and quality of her singing, composing, and staging. 

Tagged with: Contemporary music

This concert is part of a Summer series celebrating 30 years of the EFG London Jazz Festival at the Barbican. The 30th EFG London Jazz Festival takes place this November.

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‘Monte's voice remains transcendent as ever. Next to it, nearly all other instrumentation seems superfluous‘
Washington Post

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