Geo Darder, Rocco Ancarola, Lo Silvera, Brazilian Film Festival of New York invite you to the launching of
Yemanjá Music Project
2006
The Official 4th Anniversary Celebration
Of the Brazilian Film Festival of New York
To benefit
Dreams Can Be
Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
ATTIRE - WHITE OR SILVER
Luna Park : Union Square : New York City
The Yemanjá Music Project ©
The Yemanjá Music Project is a thematic event, presenting global multi-cultural traditions through, music, dance, visual arts, popular food and spirits.
WHAT Yemanjá Music Project Event
WHEN Tuesday, August 8 th , 2006
8:30PM – 2:00AM
** $50.00 Donation
WHERE Luna Park @ Union Square
50 East 17th Street , New York , NY 10003
Between Broadway and Park Avenue
ATTIRE All guests are required to wear white or silver
** This event will benefit the DREAMS CAN BE FOUNDATION.
For more information on the Brazilian Film Festival in New York visit
For more information of the Dreams Can Be Foundation visit
Concept
The Official 4th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Brazilian Film Festival (BFF) will be the Yemanjá Music Project © (YMP) and the most sought-after invitation of the Festival.
Designed for approximately 600-800 guests, Luna Park , located in the heart of Union Square , will feature the natural elements of water, light and sound. Open-air ambiance infused with candlelight and the sounds of live, acoustic music, highlighted by international DJs in a fusion of Brazilian and World beat rhythms.
Performance artists from around the globe will display their mastery of percussion and dance in a celebration of life. Guests will be served food and spirits, creating and unforgettable evening. Performances by Agape featuring Nadia Harris, Joanna Gardner, international DJ Erick Paredes, Manhatten Samba, Yerason, musical ingenue Michou, Opera prodigy Terry Doe, and many more surprises to follow!
History
Yemanjá Music Project © is an event that is inspired by the rich cultural traditions that occur on the beaches of Copacabana at the end of each year. Yemanjá, goddess of all oceans is honored with a procession, ritual drums and offerings, in hopes for a prosperous and healthy New Year. This event will be integrated with the Brazilian Film Festival in Miami , New York and Barcelona .
Cultural producer Geo Darder, in association with the City of Rio de Janeiro and the Mercadão de Maduriera, each year organizes a public event with a procession for Yemanjá, from the Mercadão to the beaches of Copacabana. Thousands of Brazilians take part in this popular religious celebration. Following the procession and offerings to the Rainha do Mar, the Yemanjá Music Festival, a cultural musical event begins. The Yemanjá Music Festival gathers a diverse crowd of local and international celebrities and people of all spiritual beliefs in a positive international media event. Yemanjá is recognized in many other countries as a unifying element in their religious traditions. From this concept emerges the Yemanjá Music Project.
PERFORMANCE ARTISTS
International DJ Erick Paredes
A highly specialized Producer / Dj that has created an impressive track record. His productions and performances have taken his talents to some of the most prestigious and biggest events on the planet. Locally he performs as a Dj or with his band Agape along side some of the most acclaimed acts and events to hit Miami such as Federico Aubele (Thievery Corporation), Brazilian Girls, Ultra 05 and internationally at events such as Detroit's prestigious “Movement” Electronic Music Festival and at the Caras Magazine New Years Eve celebration in Rio De Janeiro 05 which is considered to be one of the largest and best parties on the planet. Most recently Erick has opened up for the International superstar SEAL at a star-studded event for SONY Playstation and for Jazz superstars Medeski Martin and Wood at the prestigious JVC jazz festival. He has opened up for some of the top international Brazilian acts such as Seu George and Daniela Mercury at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando in November 05 and headlined the Caras Magazine midnight set New Years celebrations and Yemanja Music Festival in Rio De Janeiro 06.
DJ TRUE
A native New Yorker of Brazilian descent, DJ True “has seen dance trends come and go, clubs rise and fall and musical forms fracture into meaning-less sub-genres all along the way, but he has been one of the few – the very few - to make sense of it all and distill the music down to its core element of transplanted African rhythms” DJ True made his mark as an on-air personality and host of The “Deeper Than Disco” radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio and Harlem's WHCR 90.3 FM where it aired as a weekly for over 8 years with an endless list of live guests.
In 2004 he established ALMA “All for the Love of Music & Art” (which means SOUL in Portuguese) with Joann Jimenez (Wave, Deep Space, Body & SOUL) and Miller Cruz (MG, Brazil ). DJ True marries the traditional sounds of samba, pagode, bossa nova to house, drum n' bass, Latin & Afro beats – what a beautiful union. The combination has produced quite a serious monthly party introducing the world to their own unique style they themselves call “Neo-Brasilian Fusion”. They share the heart and intense party nature of Brazilians with their patrons by bringing back memories of old NYC, where the party spirit was once similar to that of Brazil in many ways.
AGAPE featuring Nadia Harris
Agape is an explosive new sound fit and reflective of the new millennium, arriving via Miami Beach with the strength of full vocal songs that are at the same time meaningful and soulful. Front woman of the group singer/songwriter Nadia Harris brings forth a beautiful voice drenched with the soul and rich heritage of her up bringing in the hills of Kingston , Jamaica , while producer Erick Paredes creates the music that defies frontiers and categories, taking message and vibration to new and diverse demographics. Record to be released fall of 2006.
JOANNA GARDNER
At the age of sixteen she decided to sing full-time, eventually forming her own group Joanna's Band which performed at her mother's nightclub. Taking a part-time job in a jeweler's shop she met British group Loose Ends who walked in the store. Fascinated by their clothes and accent she talked to them and became friends. Loose Ends were recording in Philadelphia with Nick Martinelli. Excited by her voice, Nick took her to Philly World Records who signed her up within five days. She debuted by singing 'Today's Your Lucky Day' with Harold Melvin , and then joined Loose Ends as a backing singer on 'Hangin' On A String' (also appearing on their 'So Where Are You?' album).This was soon followed by a debut album, 'Joanna Gardner' (1985), released in the UK via Polydor. Here the tracks 'I Could Never Love Another Like You', 'Pick Up The Pieces', 'We Can Make It' and 'Special Feelings' established her with UK soul fans, many of whom went to see her London stage debut while on a playback tour with Loose Ends later that year. Joanna also made a film appearance with Eugene Wilde , singing a duet 'First Love Never Dies' (featured on the soundtrack 'Rappin').
MICHOU
MANHATTAN SAMBA
Known as the longest-running authentic Brazilian samba drum ensemble, Manhattan Samba is an all-percussion ensemble is a traditional Brazilian bateria, based on the drum groups that accompany the yearly Carnaval parades in Rio de Janeiro . Directed by Ivo Araujo , MS is truly an international groups with members hailing from Brazil , Central and South America, Europe, Japan and the US .
TERRY DOE
Young tenor, Terry Doe, is among the unique group of classical musicians and actors of note. At age 24, Mr. Doe has performed as soloist with some of the most prestigious Symphonic Orchestras around the globe, from the Royal Concertgebauw Orchestra, the Vienna Symphony, Israel Philharmonic to the London Symphony. He has performed at many of the world famous concert and recital stages all over the world. A graduate of Boston University College of Fine Arts, Mr. Doe holds a dual degree with honors in Vocal Performance and Acting, and holds a certificate of Arts from La Instituto Della Arte Fine e Liberale in Florence .
YERASON
YeraSon is the fearless New York-based cuban son group inspired by Alma Latina, the cuban trio acclaimed for its versatility as much as its sound ans swing. Led by violinist and vocalist Yrving Years, Alma Latina performed all over cuba and traveled to Germany, Belgium, Holland, Costa Rica, Panama and many other countries spreading the true sound of cuban music throughout the world. Just as Alma Latina did in Cuba , YeraSon performs dynamic arrangements which utilize the full musical capabilities of its members, many of whom play various intstruments within the same band. Though steeped in the tradition of the immortal Cuban son, YeraSon has successfully adapted and integrated many diverse styles of Latin American music into its repertoire to please all types of audiences. From South American cumbias to merengue, rumba-guaguanco and classical chamber music, this conjunto is truly greater than the mere sum of its parts.
ICO MANZANERO
Manzanero, otherwise known as the “Spanish Fly Tap Sensation” grew up in the 80's traveling between Venezuela and New York , where he danced on 42nd street for fun. In the late 90's Manzanero toured nationally with Jelly's Last Jam where he came to the attention of veteran entertainers Maurice Hines and Savion Glover. They saw in him the raw emotional talent that can never be taught and comes from above. Hines and Glover encouraged him to develop his innate gifts. They knew he had the rhythm and the natural vitality that separates dancers from great hoofers. Manzanero has had the distinct honor of representing the dance of tap in a tribute to Fred Estaire for the opening ceremonies of the Organization of American states where he performed for The President of the United States . Manzanero is a versatile teacher, director, singer, choreographer, and creator of some of the most innovative dance and art movement today.
HAPPY and JENNIFER ZEBEDE
Happy Zebede is a gifted musician excelling in a blend of Oriental, Gypsy, Indian, African, and New Age sound created with ¼ tone keyboards, kanoon, flutes, and drums. He is a passionate and loving spirit, who lives life to the fullest, sharing his wisdom and energy with all.Jennifer is a celebrant of life and a gifted goddess dancer, using ancient and modern movements, fusing many styles from tribal, bellydance, Indian temple dance, flamenco, and yoga. Her grace, balance, and pure energy is a delight to the eye and momorable to the spirit.
Contact Information
www.yemanjamusicproject.com
Golden Warrior Productions, Inc.
Geo Darder
USA
1-305-672-6620 (office)
1-917-692-5778 (mobile)
16850-112 Collins Ave. #333 Sunny Isles Fl.33160
Brazil
+55-21-97366330 (mobile) geodarder@aol.com
Rocco Ancarola
NYC
1-917-561-0016
ranca29945@aol.com
Rene Costa
Project manager
USA
1-813-503-1120 (mobile)
renecosta@verizon.net
Theresa Amandi
Public/Media/Artist Relations
Miami
1-305-772-0629
ms_amandi@hotmail.com
Francines Travel
Nathalia Canet
FTS Travel
120 Van Buren Street
Newark , NJ 07105
973-522-1202
917-359-5882 cel
nathalia@francinestravel.com
Luna Park
50 East 17 th Street @ Union Square
Amir
Tel-1-917-733-4399