The Music of Djavan: Crossing the Lines of Culture and Category
The music of Brazilian singer/songwriter Djavan fuses bossa nova, samba and northeastern folklore with jazz, pop and rock—a mix which has brought him global recognition as one of the country’s most important and innovative living artists. Voice faculty member Jocelyn Medina presents an intimate glimpse into Djavan’s musical legacy with a program that will leave listeners dancing and singing along, as is characteristic of the iconic composers live performances. She’ll be joined by jazz and Brazilian music specialist Bill Kopper on guitar.
