The Yemanjá Music Project/MIA launch on June 3rd, 2006, to celebrate the official 10-year anniversary of the Brazilian Film Festival in Miami, benefiting Dreams Can Be Foundation was hailed as a huge success, receiving strong coverage and positive press.
Over 800 VIPs, including international and local celebrities danced to the rhythms of our invited performing artist, Joanna Gardner, Agape, Paula Lobos, Magilee Alvarez, Erol Josue, Happy and IKO, Maguinha Machado among them Irene Cara with the world premiere of her new music video “Downtown”.
On behalf of the YMP and Dreams Can Be Foundation I would like to personally thank Lolo Silvera , Rene Costa, Eric Paredes, Theresa Amandi, Maria Rita Caso, Daniel Gras, Kim Bacardi, Joey Dedio, Travis Payne, Phillipe Bardot and our sponsors Beleza Pura, Bentley Beach Hotel, Albion Hotel, Royal Violet, Royal Lime, Amazon and Barefoot Wines for your generous support.
Geo Darder
YMP /Founder
YMP Package
YMP special weekend package includes:
Three nights - June 2, 3, 4 - 2006 The Albion / Rubell Hotels - Official BFFM Hotel
Brazilian Film festival of Miami - VIP PASS
INVITE to OPENING NIGHT Screening
VIP PASS to the Yemanjá Music Project - Private Event
Access to all BFFM special events
Sunday Brunch.
Single Occupancy $549
Double Occupancy $379
For booking and reservation please contact: Francines Travel - Official YMP travel agent.
Nathalia Canet - nathalia@francinestravel.com - Tel:1-917-359-5882
Concept
The Official Ten 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.
This unique event will be by invitation only. We expect attendance at the YMP of over 150 Latin and International celebrities including local and Hollywood personalities.
Designed for approximately 800-1000 guests, the tropical luau setting 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. Schedule performance by recording diva Irene Cara -World premiere of her music video with a live performance of her remake of the famed song DOWNTOWN ,from the movie sound track , soon to be released movie “DOWNTOWN”. More performances by Macumbah, Peruvian /Sweden Paula Lobos, and International DJ Eric Paredes. Many more surprises to follow.
This event will benefit the DREAMS CAN BE FOUNDATION.
For more information on the Brazilian Film Festival in Miami visit - www.brazilianfilmfestival.com
For more information of the Dreams Can be Foundation visit - www.dreamscanbe.org
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 Mercadao 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©.
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
1-385-772-0629
ms_amandi@hotmail.com
Alexandra Archer
RIO/BRAZIL
55-21-9984-9215
alexaarcher@terra.com.br
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