Vocalist and samba star Elza Soares is set to perform on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Barbican Hall in London. The concert is part of this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival. The show will include special guest Eska.
Known for her husky vocals, Elza Soares has been a defining presence in Brazilian music since the 1950s. She has appeared on over 50 albums and has worked with significant Brazilian artists such as Caetano Veloso, Chico Barque and Jorge Ben Jor.
Elza Soares’ latest album, The Woman at the End of the World (Mais Um Discos), released in June 2016 includes a set of experimental samba sujo (‘dirty samba’) where samba is with rock, free-jazz, noise and other experimental music forms, created with São Paulo’s underground musicians.
Soares will be joined on stage by special guest artist, singer-songwriter Eska, who will be performing with her band.
Barbican Hall
19:30
Tickets £17.50 – 25 plus booking fee
Tickets: www.barbican.org.uk
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.